Cost Controller

About The Grandeur Co. and the Role

The Grandeur Co. is seeking a Cost Controller to join their team in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is critical for managing and optimizing financial performance within a labor catering environment. The role focuses on ensuring profitability, cost efficiency, and adherence to budgetary guidelines while upholding food quality and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

The Cost Controller will be responsible for a range of duties across food, labor, and inventory management:

• Food Cost Control: Monitor daily food costs per meal and per site, analyze menu and recipe costing, and implement portion control. Investigate variances between actual and standard food costs, and control wastage, spoilage, and overproduction. Verify supplier prices, invoices, and Goods Received Notes (GRNs) against contracts.
• Labor Cost Control: Monitor kitchen and service labor costs per site, analyze manpower productivity, and support operations in optimizing staff schedules. Track overtime and absenteeism.
• Inventory & Store Control: Supervise stock levels for food and consumables, ensure adherence to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles and proper storage. Conduct physical stock counts and reconcile any variances.
• Budgeting & Reporting: Prepare and monitor meal cost budgets, track actual versus budgeted costs, and prepare detailed food cost, labor cost, and cost-per-meal reports.
• Compliance & Coordination: Ensure compliance with company policies and HACCP standards. Work closely with Operations, Chefs, Procurement, and Finance departments. Support internal controls and audits.

Required Experience

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in cost control, preferably within a catering or food service environment.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

The salary for this position will be disclosed during the interview process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.