F&B Controls Executive

Job Description We're seeking a detail-oriented and analytically-minded F&B Controls Executive to join our team in Kochi, India. In this pivotal role, you'll be the financial guardian of our food and beverage operations, ensuring cost efficiency, operational compliance, and profitability across all F&B outlets. You'll work collaboratively with culinary, operations, and finance teams to strengthen our cost control framework while maintaining the highest standards of quality and guest satisfaction. If you're passionate about hospitality with a sharp commercial mindset and a love for working with data and numbers, we'd love to hear from you. Monitor and control food and beverage costs by analyzing daily purchases, issues, transfers, and stock movements to identify trends and variances Conduct regular and systematic inventory counts of food, beverages, and operating equipment, ensuring accurate stock reconciliation and timely reporting Verify recipes, menu pricing, and portion standards against approved cost percentages, recommending adjustments to maintain profitability targets Review daily revenue reports, voids, discounts, complimentary items, and wastage data, investigating significant variances and proposing corrective actions Prepare comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly F&B control reports, including detailed food cost, beverage cost, and inventory analysis for management review Collaborate closely with Culinary, Food & Beverage, Purchasing, Receiving, and Finance teams to strengthen cost controls, identify inefficiencies, and drive operational improvements Execute spot checks and audits across stores, bars, restaurants, and banquet operations to ensure strict compliance with company policies and internal control procedures Support month-end inventory valuation, financial closing processes, and audit activities to ensure accuracy and transparency Identify and evaluate cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards, service excellence, and positive guest experiences Maintain organized records and documentation of all control activities, audits, and recommendations for management and audit purposes Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field Proven experience as an F&B Controls Executive, Cost Controller, F&B Cost Analyst, or Finance Executive within a hotel or hospitality environment Strong expertise in food and beverage cost control, inventory management, recipe costing, and stock reconciliation methodologies Proficiency with hotel Property Management Systems (PMS), Point of Sale (POS) systems, and inventory management software Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and report creation Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence operational teams and build effective working relationships Demonstrated experience in variance analysis, investigation, and corrective action implementation Familiarity with month-end closing procedures, financial audits, and audit support processes Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced hospitality environment Proactive, organized approach with strong time management and prioritization skills Knowledge of hospitality industry standards, best practices, and cost control benchmarks Experience with spot checks, audits, and compliance verification procedures Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and present findings to senior management