Kitchen Controller

Kitchen Controller – Hotel Mayura Presidency, Belagavi, Karnataka (full-time, on-site).

We are hiring a Kitchen Controller (F&B / Food Cost Controller) at Hotel Mayura Presidency, a 4-star lakeside hotel in Ashok Nagar, Belagavi. You will control food costs, stores and kitchen inventory for the Cinnamon multi-cuisine restaurant, banquets and lawns, and in-room dining. You will report to the General Manager and work closely with the Chef and the F&B Manager.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily food and beverage costs and prepare food cost reports (daily, weekly, monthly) against budget.

• Maintain standard recipes and cost cards; work out dish and banquet menu costing with the Chef.

• Check and verify all receiving against purchase orders for quantity, quality and rate.

• Control kitchen and main stores: issues and requisitions, par stock, FIFO, and monthly physical stock counts.

• Track and reduce wastage, spoilage and variance; investigate and report discrepancies.

• Reconcile banquet and restaurant consumption with sales (POS) and covers.

• Compare supplier rates, support purchasing, and keep vendor records.

• Ensure FSSAI hygiene and storage standards in stores and cold rooms.

Requirements

• 2–6 years as a Kitchen / F&B / Food Cost Controller or Store Controller in a hotel, restaurant or banquet operation.

• Strong knowledge of recipe costing, inventory control and stock reconciliation.

• Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with hotel inventory or POS software is an advantage.

• Attention to detail, integrity and good coordination with kitchen and purchase teams.

• Kannada, Hindi and English language skills will be an advantage.

• Education: Degree / Diploma in Hotel Management, B.Com or equivalent.

Benefits

• Attractive package, as per industry standards.

• The chance to work at a 4-star lakeside hotel overlooking Belagavi Fort and Fort Lake.

Apply by email to md@belgaumpresidency.com (subject: Kitchen Controller – Your Name)