Senior F&B Cost Controller

• Compares quoted prices to invoice prices.

• Verifies food and beverage invoices on a selective basis and occasionally spot checks

invoice unit costs to match them with the market quotation sheet.

• Totals and codes invoices on a daily basis.

• Ensures that all items requisitioned are properly accounted for by observing the

requisitioning process.

• Reviews total food and beverage requisitions for pricing and extension accuracy.

• Maintains costs percentages on a daily basis for both food and beverage and

• Maintains liquor storeroom perpetual inventory.

• Works with the Executive Chef to co-ordinate tracking of high cost items in the

food area.

• Reconciles all food and beverage costs deviations between requisitioned costs and

physical inventory cost on a monthly basis.

• Updates menu costs quarterly for all outlets and meal periods.

• Observes storeroom and kitchen inventory procedures and takes action when

necessary.

• Supervises and assists in taking physical inventories of all food and beverage.

• Performs closing duties relevant to the accounting of the food and beverage

department.

• Prices and extends all monthly food and beverage inventories.

• Debits miscellaneous food cost deductions to proper ledger accounts and credits

food and beverage cost accounts so that both sides balance.

• Prepares preliminary food and beverage cost report to summarize purchases.

• Prepares menu potentials by developing and compiling accurate menu abstracts.

• Develops potential cost of sales and future menu pricing adjustments with the Food

and Beverage Manager.

• Checks merchandise received daily to determine that it conforms to weight, trim,

and count specifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management.
• Previous experience as a Cost Controller in a hotel or hospitality environment (minimum 2 years preferred).
• Solid understanding of hotel operations, F&B controls, and inventory management.
• Proficient in cost control systems, PMS (e.g., Opera), and accounting software (e.g., Sun, SAP).
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to analyze food, beverage, and general inventory costs, track wastage, and recommend improvements.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, stock reconciliation, and month-end closing.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication and coordination with departments like F&B, Purchasing, and Finance.

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