Cost Controller – Dubai, UAE | Metropolitan Catering Services (Hospitality)

About the Role:

Metropolitan Catering Services is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cost Controller to join our team in Dubai. This role is ideal for a professional with strong analytical skills and experience in food and beverage cost management, supporting operational efficiency within a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities:

The Cost Controller will actively monitor and control food, beverage, and overall operational costs, prepare detailed daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports with variance analysis, and collaborate across departments (purchasing, stores, operations) to enforce cost control procedures and minimize waste.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control food, beverage, and overall operational costs to ensure budget compliance.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports along with variance analysis for management review.
• Ensure proper implementation of cost control procedures across all departments.
• Collaborate with purchasing, stores, and operations teams to maintain cost efficiency and minimize waste.
• Provide accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and support for management decision-making.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in cost control within the catering or hospitality sector.
• Strong expertise in food and beverage cost management, inventory monitoring, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems for data management and reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple tasks effectively.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package: AED 5000 to 10000.
• An exciting role in a fast-paced catering and hospitality environment in Dubai.
• Opportunity to drive operational efficiency and support key financial decisions.