Cost Controller – Food & Beverage

About the role

The Cost Controller will ensure effective Food & Beverage cost management for a hotel environment. You will monitor consumption, purchasing and stock levels, providing accurate reporting and insights to protect margins and support decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare daily and monthly Food & Beverage cost reports.
• Establish and verify stock levels for main stores and outlets, including monthly spot checks.
• Monitor and report slow‑moving items and perform month‑end stock takes.
• Reconcile stock with sales and complete inventory system closing procedures using SCM software.
• Compile stock variance reports and prepare month‑end journal entries for food and beverage costs.
• Assist the F&B team with menu costing for regular and special events.
• Analyse sales mix to support pricing and decision‑making.
• Update prices and new menus in the billing software.
• Control invoices processed in the inventory system and reconcile with accounting software.

Required profile

• Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Minimum School Certificate and at least 3 years of experience in purchasing and cost control.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• SCM software
• Sun Systems
• Inventory management software