Cost Controller & Procurement

About the Role Job Description: Cost Controller & Procurement Officer Location: Dubai, UAE Employment Type: Full-time *MUST BE ABLE TO JOIN IMMEDIATELY* *UNQUALIFIED CANDIDATES PLEASE DO NOT APPLY* Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Cost Controller & Procurement Officer to oversee purchasing activities, monitor operational costs, maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure efficient use of company resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling food and material costs, coordinating with suppliers, negotiating prices, monitoring stock levels, and preparing regular cost and purchasing reports. The role requires strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and an understanding of food and beverage operations, particularly meat products, kitchen operations, and catering. Key Responsibilities 1. Cost Control & Analysis • Monitor food costs, beverage costs, packaging costs, and other operational expenses. • Calculate and monitor the cost of recipes, menu items, meat cuts, and catering packages. • Compare actual costs against budgets, targets, and standard costs. • Analyze food cost percentages, wastage, yield, and portion control. • Identify cost discrepancies, unusual consumption patterns, and opportunities for savings. • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost control reports. • Monitor supplier price changes and assess their impact on profitability. • Work closely with kitchen and operations teams to minimize waste and improve margins. • Verify purchase prices, invoices, and supplier charges against approved quotations and purchase

Cost Control & Analysis: Monitor food costs, beverage costs, packaging costs, and other operational expenses. Calculate and monitor the cost of recipes, menu items, meat cuts, and catering packages. Compare actual costs against budgets, targets, and standard costs. Analyze food cost percentages, wastage, yield, and portion control. Identify cost discrepancies, unusual consumption patterns, and opportunities for savings. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost control reports. Monitor supplier price changes and assess their impact on profitability. Work closely with kitchen and operations teams to minimize waste and improve margins. Verify purchase prices, invoices, and supplier charges against approved quotations and purchase