Cost control in food beverage introduction great food and great service delivered consistently are at the heart of any successful restaurant business but success and survival also depend on being profitable every restaurant owner whether independent or part of a large chain understands that labor and inventory costs represent a significant variable expense to the business . Utilizing the guidelines here can help you control beverage and food costs so you can increase your bottom line and enjoy the personal and financial rewards of running a successful bar the essential guide to bar management key strategies and tactics to run a successful bar in 2020 download free ebook now facebook twitter linkedin messenger published november 25 2019 in bar management . 1 chapter 1 cost and sales concepts dhm food and beverage cost control 2 introduction 2 osuccessful restaurant personnel including chefs restaurant managers food and beverage controllers dining room managers and stewards have the ability to keep costs at predetermined levels. Controlling costs setting budgets and pricing goods are essential for success in any hospitality or culinary businessfood and beverage cost controlprovides the tools required to maintain sales and cost histories develop systems for monitoring current activities and forecast future costs