IKEA Food & Beverage -Cost Controller

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at affordable prices . We are part of IKEA Al-Homaizi Limited, operating in three countries - Kuwait, Jordan, and Morocco.

Our keywords are Home, People, Happiness, Development, Leadership, Inclusion & Diversity, All with Passion!

We are an equal opportunities employer. We hire and treat our co-workers in a manner that does not discriminate with regards to gender, race, colour, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status,nationality, political opinion, union affiliation, social or ethnic origin.

Join us to bridge your dreams and unique ideas within an organization that believes in People !

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 IKEA’s 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.

• 5–7 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)

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.