Restaurant Food Cost Controller Bodega Restaurant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Food Cost Controller to manage and optimize food and beverage costs across multiple restaurant concepts. The role focuses on maintaining profitability through strict cost control, inventory accuracy, and efficient purchasing practices.

1. Monitor and control daily food and beverage costs across all outlets

2. Prepare and analyze food cost reports, variance reports, and monthly P&L inputs

3. Ensure accurate recipe costing, menu pricing, and portion control

4. Conduct regular inventory counts and reconcile stock discrepancies

5. Work closely with chefs and kitchen teams to minimize waste and improve yield

6. Audit purchasing processes, supplier pricing, and invoice accuracy

7. Implement and maintain cost control systems and SOPs

8. Track wastage, spoilage, and pilferage, and recommend corrective actions

9. Support menu engineering and profitability analysis

10. Ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements