Cost Controller – F&B Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE | Al Farah Restaurant
Join a family-owned traditional Middle Eastern restaurant. Requires 2-3 years of experience. Salary from AED 8,000. UAE driving license is a must.
About Al Farah Restaurant
Traditional Middle Eastern Cuisine Since 1998From our family to yours, Al Farah Restaurant was created for guests who love the traditional Middle Eastern culinary experience when it comes to enjoying a variety of dishes. From humble beginnings in 1998, the family-owned business was set up in hopes to share the love of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine.
Throughout the years there have been many changes and challenges but we have maintained the good quality and service with our strong commitments and great efforts of all the family members involved. Our experienced team worked collectively to give our customers the best quality of products and services and continues to keep working towards our constant improvement.
Job Overview
Job Summary
Al Farah Restaurant is hiring a Cost Controller for their Abu Dhabi operations. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in F&B costing and inventory control. A Bachelor's degree in accounting is required. The role involves food and beverage costing, inventory management, budget monitoring, and reporting. A valid UAE driving license is mandatory. Salary starts from AED 8,000 per month. Immediate joiners are preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the short and long-term planning of the food and beverage controlling and pricing aspects
- Responsible for calculating cost of food and beverage items
- Monitoring and updating cost estimates to ensure that costs are within the expected range
- Reviewing expense reports to ensure that expenses are reasonable and appropriate
- Conducting cost analyses to identify areas where costs can be reduced or eliminated
- Monitoring budgets to ensure that spending does not exceed approved levels
- Preparing reports to the management regarding costs and expenses
- Responsible for the effective control over food and beverage inventory, cost management and wastages
- Conduct weekly, monthly and year-end inventory count and prepare inventory variance report
- Any other task as assigned by the management
Qualifications & Requirements
The ideal candidate for this Cost Controller – F&B vacancy must meet the following criteria:
Mandatory
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
- 2-3 years of relevant experience
- UAE Driving License is a must
- Strong computer skills, Excel, MS Office proficiency and SAP
Eligibility
- Good data analysis and logical thinking ability, sensitive to data conduct
- Attention to detail, prioritization skill and time management
- Possess strong problem-solving skills
- Good Communication skills both speaking and writing
- Positive attitude
How to Write a Strong CV for This Role
- 1Highlight your 2-3 years of F&B costing and inventory control experience
- 2Detail your proficiency in SAP, MS Excel, and financial reporting
- 3Include keywords like "Cost Controller", "F&B", "inventory management", "Abu Dhabi", "SAP" for ATS
- 4Quantify achievements such as cost savings, inventory accuracy, or process improvements
- 5Keep it to 1-2 clean pages — recruiters scan in 30 seconds
- 6Send your CV as a PDF to preserve formatting on every device
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Cost Controller position?
Share your CV to jobs@alfarahgroup.ae with the subject line "Cost Controller – F&B". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
What is the most important requirement for this role?
The most critical requirements are 2-3 years of F&B costing experience, a Bachelor's degree in accounting, and a valid UAE driving license.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary starts from AED 8,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
When is the expected joining date?
Immediate joiners are preferred for this position.
Is a UAE driving license required?
Yes, a valid UAE driving license is a must for this role.
