IKEA Food & Beverage Cost Controller

1. Cost Monitoring & Analysis

Track daily weekly and monthly food costs Kuwait market wise.

Monitor actual vs. budgeted food costs and report deviations.

Analyze key cost drivers and provide recommendations to reduce waste or inefficiencies.

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

Assist the IKEA Food Manager in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.

Review historical data and future trends to make realistic cost projections.

3. Inventory & Stock Control

Monitor stock levels and usage across IKEA Kuwait market Restaurants Bistro and Swedish Food Market.

Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile with system data.

Minimize waste spoilage and stock variances. 

4. Supplier Price Verification

Verify that food items received are invoiced at the agreed price.

Monitor vendor performance in terms of cost quality and delivery.

5. Waste Management & Control

Analyze food waste data and identify areas to reduce avoidable loss.

Work with kitchen teams to develop strategies for better portion control and production planning.

6. Compliance & SOP Adherence

Ensure food cost practices follow IKEA standards and financial procedures.

Support internal audits and maintain compliance with health safety and food handling regulations.

7. System Management & Reporting

Use IKEAs internal systems (e.g. Navision Food System Tools Microsoft Dynamics SAP) for accurate reporting.

Generate and analyze daily/weekly/monthly cost reports.

8. Collaboration with Key Stakeholders

Work closely with:

IKEA Food Manager (for operations and planning).

Purchasing/Procurement team (for pricing and sourcing).

Finance (for reconciliations and budgeting).

9. Safety & Security

Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP local health authority guidelines) across IKEA Kuwait market Restaurants Bistro and Swedish Food Market.

Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify hazards in food handling storage and preparation areas.

Enforce hygiene protocols and safe working practices among all food staff including PPE usage and sanitization standards.

Coordinate with Facilities and Safety teams to maintain functional fire safety equipment emergency exits and first aid readiness.

Lead documentation and reporting of any safety incidents food safety breaches or security violations.

Monitor and control access to food storage and preparation areas to prevent theft contamination or unauthorized activity.

Support waste disposal and chemical handling processes to ensure safe compliant and environmentally responsible operations.

Qualifications :

57 years experience in food retail food service or hospitality industry.

Good understanding of finance and cost control.

Knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g. HACCP) and compliance processes.

Experience with inventory control cost management or food supply chain.

Familiarity with audits inspections health & safety and security standards.

Experience using inventory or kitchen management software (e.g. SAP FIFO systems).

Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management Food Science Nutrition Business Administration or a related field.

Food Safety Certification (e.g. SERV Safe HACCP training)

Additional Information :

A few more details for you

This position is full-time and is located in Kuwait.

Please send your  CV in English and tell us why you would be a good fit for this role.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time