Cost Controller – F&B / Hospitality

Role Overview

Wafi Hospitality is looking for a meticulous and commercially minded Cost Controller to manage cost control activities across central stores and restaurant locations. The position focuses on safeguarding margins through tight inventory oversight, precise recipe and cost tracking, and in-depth financial review.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost control processes for both central storage and outlet operations.
• Track inventory movement, administer stock control workflows, and maintain recipe costing accuracy.
• Review food and beverage wastage patterns and flag opportunities to reduce unnecessary spend.
• Carry out regular production yield checks and surprise inspections to confirm adherence to approved recipes and operating procedures.
• Analyze variations in food cost, beverage cost, and stock movements in detail.
• Examine cost inconsistencies and recommend practical corrective measures.
• Compile and share cost control updates and reports with management on time.
• Keep POS pricing settings current and coordinate updates with delivery platforms and system vendors.
• Prepare monthly cost of sales statements, menu engineering studies, stock reports, and other month-end closing deliverables.
• Assist operations teams in adopting efficient practices that improve performance and control expenses.
• Ensure day-to-day work aligns with company rules, internal controls, and audit expectations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a Cost Controller position within F&B, restaurants, or hospitality is required.
• A background in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of inventory control, recipe costing, yield testing, menu engineering, and broader cost control methods is essential.
• Practical experience using POS platforms, inventory software, and delivery aggregator systems is needed.
• Strong analytical ability and solid reporting skills, along with careful attention to detail, are important for success in this role.
• The candidate should be able to spot inefficiencies in operations and turn them into workable solutions.
• Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills are expected.
• Experience leading, coaching, and motivating team members while maintaining accountability and performance standards is valued.

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a fast-moving hospitality group with multiple restaurant and dining concepts. The role is central to improving operational efficiency, strengthening profitability, and supporting continued business growth.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit an updated CV by email to careers@wafi.com. Only applications sent to this email address will be reviewed.