Cost Control Accountant (F&B)

Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented F&B Cost Control Specialist to oversee and manage cost efficiency across our food truck operations in 3 locations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for tracking inventory, controlling food and beverage costs, standardizing recipes, and ensuring each truck operates within budget while maintaining quality.

• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly inventory levels across all trucks.Conduct spot checks and monthly physical stock counts.Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) practices are implemented
• Analyze food and beverage consumption and identify variances between theoretical and actual costs.
• Generate regular cost control and variance reports.
• Highlight and investigate reasons for any significant deviations.
• Prepare and analyze direct and indirect costs for all operational units (kitchen, food trucks, etc.).
• Create detailed cost breakdowns per food item (dish, meal, or beverage).
• Track inventory movements and analyze daily variances between received and used quantities.
• Calculate daily operating costs for each mobile unit and submit weekly reports.
• Monitor actual expenses versus forecasted budgets and investigate variances.
• Coordinate with operations and procurement teams to optimize cost control and profitability.
• Track vendor performance and compare prices across suppliers.
• Ensure purchases are cost-effective and within approved budgets.
• Prevent over-ordering and stock hoarding.
• Ensure all trucks follow food safety and hygiene standards.Track expiration dates and ensure all ingredients are within shelf-life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience in cost accounting, ideally in restaurants or food service businesses with mobile units.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with accounting tools like QuickBooks or Zoho is a plus.
• Solid understanding of inventory control and food costing systems.
• High attention to detail and quick report turnaround.