Cost Controller – Fine Dining, Restaurant, Cafe, Hotels

Cost Controller – Fine Dining, Restaurant, Cafe, Hotels

Muscat, Oman

Company
Sandhills Lounge
Location
Muscat
Job Type
Full-time
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Job Description
Job Summary

The Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling food, beverage, and operational costs to ensure profitability while maintaining quality standards in a fine-dining restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Monitor and control food & beverage costs, wastage, and portion control
• Review daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports
• Conduct inventory checks and stock reconciliation
• Verify supplier invoices, purchase orders, and pricing accuracy
• Track recipe costing and menu profitability
• Coordinate with Executive Chef, Purchasing, and Finance teams
• Analyze variances between actual vs standard costs
• Support budgeting and cost-saving initiatives
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOPs

Requirements & Qualifications
• Previous experience as a Cost Controller in fine-dining or high-end restaurants
• Strong knowledge of F&B costing, inventory control, and procurement
• Experience with restaurant POS systems and Excel
• Good understanding of menu engineering and recipe costing
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work closely with kitchen and operations teams

Preferred Skills
• Experience in multi-outlet or luxury dining concepts
• Knowledge of local supplier market and pricing
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication and coordination skills

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Job Type: Full-time
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As per the Ministry of Labour, the minimum wage for Omani nationals in private sector jobs including restaurant waiters is OMR 440 per month as of 2026. This applies to full-time roles and excludes overtime pay, which is OMR 12 per hour after 8 hours daily. Employers must also provide end-of-service gratuity at OMR 15 per year of service.
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Expatriates need a job offer from an Omanized restaurant sponsor approved by the Ministry of Labour to apply for a work visa. The process requires a labour clearance, medical fitness certificate, and passport valid for 6 months, with visas issued for 2 years renewable. Visa fees are OMR 20 application plus OMR 10 per month of employment duration.
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No formal education is required for Omani nationals applying as restaurant servers, but 1 year of hospitality experience is preferred under Omanization quotas mandating 25% Omani staff in restaurants. Expatriates must have at least 2 years verifiable experience in similar roles to qualify for work permits. Age eligibility starts at 21 years for all applicants.
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Applicants must submit a Civil ID, educational certificates attested by the Ministry of Education, experience letters, and a health fitness report to the Ministry of Labour's Manpower Register portal. Omani job seekers register online for free, while expatriates need sponsor-submitted contracts specifying OMR 350 minimum salary. Processing takes 5-7 working days for approval.
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