Food Cost Specialist

Food Cost Specialist

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Food Cost Specialist to oversee inventory management and food cost controls across multiple McDonald's restaurant locations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting restaurant profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and verify inventory counts to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Manage and review weekly product orders to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Analyze food cost reports and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved performance.
• Partner with restaurant management teams to implement and reinforce inventory control best practices.
• Develop and support strategies to improve food cost performance and overall restaurant profitability.
• Monitor product usage trends, waste, and variances, providing recommendations for corrective action.
• Assist with training and coaching restaurant teams on inventory procedures and food cost management.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Experience with inventory management, food cost control, or restaurant operations preferred.
• Proficiency in reporting systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with restaurant leadership teams.
• Multi-unit restaurant experience is a plus.