Cost Control Officer

Job Description

Optimistic Consultants Limited, a Recruiting, Training, and Business consultation for hospitality industry company, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Control Officer – Catering Sector

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Finance Manager / General Manager

Job Summary

• We are looking for a meticulous and analytical Cost Control Officer to oversee and manage the cost efficiency of our catering operations.
• The role involves monitoring food and beverage costs, controlling wastage, ensuring accurate pricing, and providing management with insights to improve profitability.
• The ideal candidate must have strong cost accounting skills, attention to detail, and practical knowledge of catering or hospitality operations.

Key Responsibilities
Cost Monitoring & Analysis:

• Track and analyze food, beverage, and operational costs for catering services and events.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly cost variance analysis between actual vs. budgeted figures.
• Monitor raw material usage and control waste to ensure optimal consumption.

Inventory & Stock Control:

• Oversee inventory management of food, beverages, and consumables.
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate documentation of stock inflows and outflows.

Menu & Pricing Control:

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to cost recipes, menus, and event packages.
• Ensure menu pricing aligns with market standards and profit margins.
• Provide recommendations for adjustments to maintain competitiveness and profitability.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Assist in preparing cost budgets for catering operations.
• Provide forecasts on cost trends and highlight potential risks.
• Support management in achieving cost efficiency targets.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare and present cost control reports to management on a regular basis.
• Highlight inefficiencies and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in cost control, preferably in catering, hospitality, or F&B industry.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or Tally).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with kitchen, procurement, and finance teams.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Key Competencies:

• Cost efficiency and waste reduction.
• Strong data analysis and reporting ability.
• Inventory and stock management expertise.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: davidsamueltechs@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.