Cost Controller

An experienced Cost Controller is sought for this very busy, full-service hotel with multiple revenue-generating areas.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing cost management.
• Work with various department managers to analyze costs, assess supplier relationships, and maximize profitability.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for efficiency, problem-solving, and resourcefulness, with a deep commitment to the bottom line without compromising quality.
• Work with the Head of Food and Beverage, the Food and Beverage Operations Manager, the Finance Department, the Executive Chef and appointed Sous Chefs to maintain maximum profitability and control food and beverage costs.
• Draw up budgets with department heads and provide critical assessments and cost projections.
• Manage the stores, ensure product par levels, maximum stock rotation, and freshness of products, and collaborate with department heads to strategise ways to minimise waste.
• Developing and implementing proactive solutions, cost-cutting measures, and rolling out clear cost-saving programmes with timelines and assessment goals
• Ensure the POS systems are operating efficiently, regularly audit the accuracy of financial reports, ensure the linking of recipes in material control, and keep them updated. Prepare daily food and beverage reports and maintain spot checks in the food and beverage outlets.
• All procurement across the business departments, maintaining menu pricing and ensuring each menu item has a costed recipe.
• Assessing all incoming products, resources, and services to provide the best price and participating in stock-taking throughout the food and beverage department

Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• A Financial qualification from a recognized South African or International Educational Institution
• Have 4 years experience working in cost control as well as a background in using technology including Miros/speed point machine, MS 365 as well as a track record of leading a team.
• Be flexible and able to work shifts.
• Be neat and professional, with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, particularly with data, will be vital to this role.
• Display outstanding leadership with excellent Financial Management skills.
• Must have a deep understanding of the hotels products, competitors, and the city.
• Exceptional attention to detail and formidable analytical skills

Please forward your CV with a profile photo and copies of qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.