Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Cost Controller/Cost Analyst to join our team. This role is critical for ensuring effective cost management across our retail store, restaurant, and bakery operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in cost control within hotels, restaurants, bakeries, catering companies, or similar hospitality-related establishments — or have direct experience working with chefs and kitchen operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement cost control systems, policies, and procedures tailored to the restaurant, bakery, and retail environment.
- Conduct detailed cost analysis for food, beverages, bakery items, and retail goods to identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor daily operational costs and ensure alignment with budgeted targets.
- Prepare accurate and timely cost and variance reports to support management decisions.
- Work closely with chefs, kitchen staff, procurement, finance, and operations teams to maintain up-to-date cost data.
- Track inventory usage, wastage, and portion control, ensuring proper accountability and reporting.
- Provide accurate cost information to support pricing strategies for menu and retail products.
- Carry out cost audits and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
- Train and support staff on cost-control best practices and systems.
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian financial and industry regulations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Proven experience (minimum 3–5 years) as a Cost Controller or Cost Analyst in hotels, restaurants, bakeries, catering companies, or any other hospitality-related establishment.
- Experience working directly with chefs or in kitchen cost control is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of cost control principles, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other cost management tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and reporting abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Salary/Compensation:
₦200,000 – ₦250,000 monthly (negotiable, based on experience and qualifications)