Kitchen Accountant (Restaurant) at Firewood Rice Nigeria

About the Role

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent to join as a Kitchen Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for managing kitchen finances, inventory, and cost control to ensure operational efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and record all food transfers from the central kitchen to outlets and canteens, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation
• Implement cost-control strategies and identify areas of wastage or overuse
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly kitchen financial reports including cost of production, stock movement, and kitchen expenses
• Track food costs and ensure alignment with standard recipe costings
• Conduct regular stock counts with the inventory officer and reconcile physical stock with records
• Verify the accuracy of kitchen stock-in and stock-out transactions
• Monitor kitchen inventory levels to prevent overstocking or shortages
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure proper documentation and tracking of purchases
• Liaise with outlet and canteen supervisors to confirm receipt of dispatched items and resolve discrepancies
• Work with the kitchen team to maintain standard portion control and ensure compliance with recipe cards
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures related to kitchen finance and inventory
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits as required
• Ensure adherence to company policies in all kitchen financial transactions