Cost Controller – F&B Division – AlBabtain Group of Companies
Key Responsibilities
1. Cost Monitoring & Control
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly costs of all ingredients.
- Analyze cost variances and identify inefficiencies or waste.
- Maintain optimal cost percentages aligned with premium café benchmarks.
2. Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate inventory levels for coffee beans, syrups, dairy, bakery items, and retail products.
- Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile discrepancies.
- Ensure proper storage and minimize spoilage of high-quality products.
3. Purchasing & Supplier Coordination
- Coordinate with approved Lavazza suppliers and local vendors.
- Ensure compliance with brand-approved product sourcing.
- Negotiate pricing while maintaining premium quality standards.
4. Menu Costing & Pricing
- Prepare detailed cost sheets for all menu items including specialty beverages.
- Ensure profitability while maintaining competitive premium pricing.
- Update costing based on market price fluctuations.
5. Financial Reporting
- Prepare detailed cost and profitability reports.
- Track key metrics such as cost of goods sold (COGS) and gross margins.
- Provide actionable insights to management.
6. Waste & Loss Control
- Monitor coffee waste, milk usage, and product expiry.
- Implement waste reduction strategies aligned with sustainability practices.
- Train staff on proper portioning and handling of premium products.
7. Brand Compliance & Standards
- Ensure adherence to Lavazza brand guidelines and operational standards.
- Maintain accurate records for audits and inspections.
- Collaborate with operations team to ensure consistency across outlets.
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2026-06-14 |
| Job Location: | Kuwait – Al Kuwait |
| Job Role: | Hospitality and Tourism |
| Company Industry: | Accounting |
| Monthly Salary: | US $3,000 |
