Company Description Loop Management is a modern consulting company specializing in restaurant and hospitality operations. The organization focuses on improving profitability, streamlining operational efficiency and controlling costs and expenses for its clients. By offering comprehensive advisory services, Loop Management supports businesses in optimizing costs, enhancing guest experiences, and sustaining long-term growth. Team members join a collaborative environment that values analytical thinking, practical solutions, and measurable results.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Cost Controller role based in Lebanon. The Cost Controller will monitor and analyze food and beverage costs across client operations to support profitability objectives. Responsibilities include maintaining cost records,recipes and menu costing , preparing cost reports, tracking variances, and collaborating with operations and culinary teams to recommend cost-saving measures. The role involves supporting menu engineering and pricing decisions, validating vendor invoices, assisting with budget preparation, and ensuring adherence to internal controls and policies. The Cost Controller will also contribute to continuous process improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing data-driven solutions.
Qualifications
- Strong financial and accounting skills, including cost analysis, and variance reporting.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, financial software, and data analysis tools; comfort working with large data sets.
- Knowledge of restaurant or hospitality operations, including food and beverage costing and inventory practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with operations, culinary, and leadership teams.
- Ability to work on-site in Lebanon, PA, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Prior experience in cost control, financial analysis, or management accounting in hospitality or related industries is preferred.