This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring candidates to succeed in their careers. The property offers numerous growth opportunities and actively promotes its employees' development. The work atmosphere is varied, lively, and constantly changing, with new projects underway in this top-rated 5-star establishment.

The ideal candidate should have growth potential and be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multitasking environment quickly.

The F&B Cost Controller is responsible for the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day Goods Receiving and Store Operations, assisting the F&B Department in achieving budgeted Food and Beverage costs by managing all aspects of the Prologic system function within the hotel and providing training when required.

INVENTORY PROCEDURES

• Produce monthly F&B Cost Control report for senior management detailing achieved cost against budget, inventory results and explaining any action points.
• Provide concise and accurate reconciliation of Food and Beverage costs for the Financial Controller.
• Conduct monthly physical inventory in all beverage areas (Stores and Beverage outlets) and check and sign all inventory sheets per hotel policy and procedures.
• Produce monthly outlet inventory results detailing credits/debits for adjustments such as management rebates, cocktail sales, and wine by glass. Recycle beverages, food to bar, etc.
• Assists the Accounts department with receiving inquiries and invoice applications.
• Produce monthly (or as required) detailed menu analysis based on recipe costing.
• Produce weekly flash food and cost reports for the Executive Chef and team.
• Monthly Billings and cash transactions at various F&B outlets.

CONTROL PROCEDURES

• Introduce and monitor par stock levels in all Beverage outlets per hotel policy and procedure.
• Ensure the PMS System is updated with accurate outlet revenue potentials.
• Provide the F&B Manager with suggestions for future price structuring of menus, utilising knowledge of current trends and unit prices.
• Perform continual housekeeping duties on PMS and maintain the correct set-up of products for purchase and recipe use.
• Control user access within PMS through system security.
• Liaise with the purchasing department on any supply or pricing issues.

STAFFING PROCEDURES

• Attend monthly Food & Beverage meetings and other F&B-related meetings.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene legislation.
• Conduct disciplinary reviews on a timely basis when appropriate.
• In conjunction with the Training Manager, provide training for F&B PMS users.

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

• Must be numerate and demonstrate knowledge of financial reports used within the hotel environment.
• Must demonstrate assertiveness in implementing Hotel auditing policies and procedures within the food and beverage department.
• Must demonstrate an ability to develop employee knowledge to increase department profitability.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and develop relationships with all levels of staff and management.
• Must demonstrate a desire for work in the Hospitality industry.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be conversant with and strictly adhere to Purchasing and PMS Purchasing procedures.
• Check that departments have raised a Purchase Order on PMS before receiving goods.
• Ensure that a credit note is received before any supplies are returned to the supplier and that such credit notes are documented.
• Ensure that the relevant department is informed when goods are received and need collection.
• To ensure that invoice pricing reconciles with the purchase order.
• To report discrepancies of goods against purchase order.
• To raise paperwork for notice of error collection.
• To raise paperwork for goods received without an invoice.
• Ensure all items are efficiently received in the loading bay and checked against purchase orders/requisitions.
• Carry out checks on food and chiller temperatures.
• Ensure that food and perishable items are delivered promptly to the appropriate department.
• To assist managers with ordering items and PMS queries as required
• To be flexible in helping colleagues with tasks

GENERAL

• Ensure the critical control system is maintained and keys are returned to security when not in use.
• Ensure Health and Safety practices are always maintained, including manual handling and stacking of all items.
• To be knowledgeable about Food Hygiene Regulations and to ensure that these handle food items.
• To be fully conversant with and adhere to Purchasing and PMS procedures
• To agree stock levels with the appropriate Head of Department and order items according to the level.
• To help to maintain the system, keeping suppliers, products, categories, and prices up to date.
• Ensure all stores are issued in accordance with PMS requisitions.
• Ensure that all PMS requisitions are correctly prepared and marked with the department for which the goods are dated and signed by an authorised person.
• Ensure that all invoices match PMS Purchase orders and that quantity and pricing are checked for accuracy.
• To maintain and control PMS and to report any slow-moving items to the Stores and Purchasing Coordinator.
• Ensure that all stores are correctly rotated and issued in sequence.
• Assist with monthly physical stock count activities as required.   
• Carry out weekly spot checks on store items in the outlets.
• Report discrepancies of goods against Purchase Orders.
• Notify Stores and Purchasing Coordinator of obsolete and out-of-date stock
• Issue guest amenities to Housekeeping as required.
• Maximise the use of data storeroom plans and records.
• Maintain all stores in a neat, tidy, and clean manner
• To be flexible in assisting colleagues with tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Commerce or a Similar 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Accounting or a similar major. At least three years experience in the same role with a 4/5 Star hospitality environment.

PREREQUISITES

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytics and reporting skills.
• Experience with Accounting Systems, POS Systems and cost and inventory systems.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork.

The purpose of this job description is to outline the core duties and responsibilities of the position. It should not be considered a complete list of all the qualifications or duties of the position.

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