Food Beverage Controller

Position Title: Food & Beverage Controller

Location: Hyderabad

Company: The Quorum

Experience: 8–12 years (luxury hotels or premium hospitality preferred)

Reports To: Financial Controller

Position Overview

The Food & Beverage Controller is responsible for overseeing the cost control, revenue tracking, and inventory management processes for the club's F&B operations. This role ensures accurate costing, optimal stock levels, and compliance with financial controls, supporting profitability while maintaining the highest quality standards expected in a luxury environment.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management & Analysis

• Develop, implement, and monitor cost control systems for all F&B outlets.
• Prepare detailed food and beverage cost reports, variance analyses, and profitability studies.
• Work closely with Culinary and F&B service teams to ensure menu costing accuracy and maintain targeted food and beverage cost percentages.

Inventory & Stock Control

• Supervise daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts for food, beverage, and operational supplies.
• Oversee the receipt, storage, and issue of goods to ensure compliance with SOPs and minimize wastage.
• Monitor slow-moving and obsolete stock to avoid overstocking and losses.

Purchasing Coordination

• Collaborate with the Purchasing department to ensure cost-effective procurement without compromising quality.
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes, and contract terms.

Revenue Verification & Controls

• Reconcile daily F&B revenues from POS systems with sales reports and ensure accuracy in postings.
• Investigate discrepancies between actual and recorded sales, liaising with F&B managers to resolve issues.

Compliance & Audits

• Ensure adherence to internal control policies and statutory requirements.
• Facilitate internal and external audits, providing all necessary documentation and explanations.

Collaboration & Training

• Work with department heads to maintain budgetary discipline and align with financial targets.
• Train operational teams on cost awareness, portion control, and waste minimization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Accounting, or related field.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience as an F&B Controller in luxury hotels, premium resorts, or high-end clubs.
• Strong knowledge of cost control systems, inventory management, and hospitality accounting procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, POS, and inventory software; knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Performance Indicators

• Achievement of budgeted food & beverage cost percentages.
• Accuracy of monthly cost and variance reports.
• Efficiency of inventory turnover and stock control processes.
• Compliance with audit and internal control requirements.