Food Cost Analyst

 



Position description / overview:

As a Cost controller in our company you will be involved in the analysis and calculation of food cost processes for the company. Calculating actuals and theoreticals’, daily count variances, month end inventory, month end damages and transfers form stores will be filtered into a primary task to analyze and capture such data. Sales analyses and procedure reviews will also be required of the job role. This position will report directly to the Operations Manager.



 

Minimum Requirements:

 Relevant tertiary qualification - BCom advantageous/preferred

 2+ years managerial experience, including managing staff and dealing with customers

 Valid driver’s license

 Own reliable vehicle



 

Responsibilities:

 Daily food cost analysis per restaurant of missing stock and damages.

 Report analysis to stores, Area Coach and Ops Manager

 Investigating food cost variances

 Analysing stock transfers

 Stock/cash audits in restaurants and investigating any variances

 Calculating the actual and theoretical food cost for each restaurant

 Taking necessary action for unexplained losses or variances

 Travelling extensively to conduct periodic audits



 

Competencies / Skills:

 Ability to speak, read and write English fluently

 Advanced numerical skills and statistical skills

 Able to work well in a team environment