Costing Manager / Cost Controller

Cost Controller

Company

AMA Bakery \& Café Pvt. Ltd.

Department

Finance \& Operations

Location

Dehradun Head Office

Reporting To

Finance Head

Operational Scope

All 3 outlets

Job Summary

AMA Bakery \& Café is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Controller to manage and monitor costing across all three outlets. The role will focus on food and beverage costing, inventory management, purchase monitoring, wastage control, and cost optimization to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

The candidate will be based at the Dehradun Head Office and report directly to the Finance Head, coordinating with all three outlets to ensure accurate cost tracking and consistent implementation of cost-control procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Food \& Beverage Costing

• Calculate and monitor food, bakery, and beverage costs across all three outlets.
• Prepare and maintain recipe costing sheets based on ingredient quantities and purchase prices.
• Monitor food and beverage cost percentages against established targets.
• Analyze selling prices, portion sizes, and gross profit margins.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs without compromising product quality.

Inventory \& Stock Management

• Monitor inventory levels, stock movement, and consumption across all outlets.
• Conduct and verify periodic physical stock counts and reconcile them with system records.
• Identify stock discrepancies, pilferage, overconsumption, and unexplained variances.
• Monitor wastage, spoilage, expiry, and inventory losses.
• Ensure proper documentation of inter-outlet stock transfers, where applicable.

Purchase \& Vendor Cost Control

• Review purchase records, supplier invoices, and material costs.
• Monitor purchase prices and identify deviations from approved rates.
• Compare vendor pricing and recommend cost-effective purchasing options.
• Coordinate with procurement and outlet teams to ensure adherence to purchasing procedures.

Cost Reporting \& Analysis

• Prepare weekly and monthly outlet-wise cost reports.
• Analyze actual costs against budgets, targets, and previous-period performance.
• Prepare variance reports highlighting unusual cost fluctuations.
• Share cost analysis and actionable recommendations with the Finance Head.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for financial reviews and audits.

Outlet Coordination \& Process Compliance

• Coordinate with outlet managers, kitchen and bakery teams, procurement, and finance.
• Conduct regular outlet visits to review inventory practices, portion control, and wastage management.
• Implement and monitor standard operating procedures related to costing and stock control.
• Ensure timely submission of stock statements, consumption reports, and other required data to the Dehradun Head Office.

Qualifications \& Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in cost control, preferably in cafés, restaurants, bakeries, hotels, or the food and beverage industry.
• Practical knowledge of food costing, recipe costing, inventory management, and stock reconciliation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, and lookup functions.
• Experience with POS, inventory management, or accounting software will be preferred.
• Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Someone who knows how to create the process from scratch.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timely submission of outlet-wise cost reports.
• Reduction in avoidable wastage and inventory losses.
• Accuracy of physical stock versus system records.
• Adherence to established food and beverage cost targets.
• Timely identification and resolution of cost variances.
• Identification of measurable cost-saving opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of café or restaurant operations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to identify cost leakages and implement effective control measures across multiple outlets.

Reporting Structure: The Cost Controller will report directly to the Finance Head at the Dehradun Head Office and will be responsible for monitoring and managing costing across all three AMA Bakery \& Café outlets.

Pay

₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location

In person