Food Cost Specialist

SUMMARY DUTIES

The Food Cost Specialist will drive the implementation of R365 Operational Module within the VRG organization. This individual will ensure that the R365 ERP System and POS System are linked and communicate efficiently. The Food Cost Specialist will validate that all menu items are set up correctly in order to determine theoretical food costs and efficient menu development.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure ERP System / Operational Module (Restaurant 365 or Similar) and POS systems (Micros or Similar) are properly linked and communicate correctly. Research and resolve any issues prior to period end and inventory posting

Ensuring accurate linking of all menu items and sales mix / category set up.

Ensure new menu inventory items are set-up correctly across all locations, including sales categories

Collaborating with business and technical members of the team to investigate and troubleshoot system and data errors when issues arise

Reconcile actual food cost vs theoretical and work with Operations, Accounting, and IT to reduce food cost

Maintain contracted rates for items per distributor

Reconcile actual vs contracted rates and summarize spend by product and vendor

Develop and teach proper usage of restaurant systems to restaurant managers in person and through video conferencing tools.

Part of project team to roll out new ERP modules (eg: Restaurant 365), including training and development of operations team as needed.

Work to be seen as a Subject Matter Expert Collaborate and with operations to reduce food costs percentage