Cost Controller

Job Description

• Develop and maintain a system of internal controls (financial and otherwise) for managing the Food & Beverage resources, Operating Equipment and Fixed Assets in accordance with corporate guidelines that function in an orderly and efficient manner, ensures adherence to Hotel policies, safe-guards resources and secure as far as possible the completeness and accuracy of records
• Manage closing of books and preparation of Cost Control Reports as per Hotel Standards
• Analyse & interpret financial reports, identify trends and make recommendations where necessary
• Develop and maintain FBM & Micros database adequately. Supervise the input and handling of financial/reference data for these Systems
• Supervise the Cost Control team and ensure that they are adequately trained and performance is up to the standards
• Review and evaluate efficiency of Food & Beverage Kitchens by developing a system of standard costing for menu items and buffets, standard yields and other means necessary
• Audit Outlet Beverages stock consumption for misuse or deviations from standard costs
• Organise bi-annual Operating Equipment inventory in coordination with relevant departments
• Develop and maintain manual and computer filing system and ensure that the files are properly named, catalogued and access is available for authorised persons only
• Ensure that the workspace is organised, safe and clean
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly way to protect guests’ and employees’ health and safety, as well as protect and conserve the environment
• Comply with the hotel environmental, health and safety policies and procedures

Skills

The ideal candidate will be results oriented, self motivated and with a positive attitude. You have the ability to think laterally and the ability to process information and merchandise through computer systems, coupled with the ability to work independently in a dynamic team, while possessing following additional competencies:

Understanding Hotel Operations

Teamwork

Planning for Business

Supervising People

Understanding Differences

Supervising Operations

Effective Communication

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Driving for Results