Food & Beverage Cost Controller

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Nairobi Full Time KSh 15,000 - 30,000

Job summary

Minimum 3-4years’ F&B Cost controller experience in a 4-star hotel.

Min Qualification: Diploma Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years

Job descriptions & requirements

Job Summary:
Responsible for  managing food and beverage expenses by controlling inventory, analyzing costs, preventing  waste/theft, and ensuring accurate sales/pricing, working with kitchen/F&B teams on budgets, menu costing,  variance analysis , and daily POS/stock checks to maintain profitability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Cost Control & Analysis: Monitor, analyze, and control  food and beverage costs ,  wastage , and  pilferage .
  • Inventory Management: Oversee  stocktaking ,  inventory levels ,  ordering ,  receiving ,  requisitions , and  stock transfers .
  • Point of Sale (POS) Audits: Verify  POS transactions ,  voids ,  discounts ,  staff meals ,  complimentary items ,  settlements , and  menu pricing  accuracy.
  • Reporting: Prepare  daily, weekly, and monthly reports ,  variance analysis ,  cost of sales reports , and  forecasts .
  • Budgeting: Assist in  budget preparation ,  forecasting , and  cost strategy development .
  • Menu Engineering: Participate in  menu costing  and  pricing  to ensure profitability.
  • Collaboration: Work with  Executive Chefs ,  Purchasing ,  F&B Managers , and  Finance  teams.
  • Process Improvement: Identify  weaknesses  in control procedures and  suggest improvements .

Key Skills & Requirements
  • Analytical and financial skills
  • Attention to details.
  • Knowledge of inventory management.
  • Communication skills.

Experience and Qualifications:
  • Minimum 3-4years’ F&B Cost controller experience in a 4-star hotel.
  • Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management, Finance or a related field (Essential).
  • Well conversant with Materials Control(MC)software and POS systems.

Note: Male candidates are encouraged  for this role.
Salary Kshs. 25k-30k depending on the experience and qualifications.

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