Food & Beverage Cost Controller

7 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Emerge Egress Consulting Full time
Food and Beverage Cost Controller Vacancy-Nairobi

Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing cost control accounts and preparing reports for senior management.

• Review daily cost reports and investigate discrepancies or variances.

• Collaborate with department heads to understand and control costs within their respective areas.

• Assist in conducting regular inventory audits and reconciliations.

• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels and transactions.

• Monitor purchasing activities and ensure adherence to purchasing policies and procedures.

• Assist in preparing forecasts and budgets related to costs and expenses.

• Provide support during internal and external audits.

• Assist in developing and implementing cost-saving initiatives and procedures.

• Establish and administer sound food and beverage cost control systems and procedures consistent with high standards of quality and service

• Prepare the costing for recipes and menus prepared by the Executive Chef and suggest the selling price

• Provide costing, control, administration support in regard to food and beverage cost to F&B Department, supervise inventory control.

• Form analysis and prepare reports to keep all levels of management informed of day-to-day food and beverage costs, problems and opportunities and to provide necessary information for accounting entries.

• Prepare daily flash report of food costs and verify daily outlet void control sheets.

• Prepare P&L statement of major banqueting events and prepare banquet revenue breakdown summaries

• Randomly test the inventory of outlets by reconciling the opening stock with the closing stock, taking account of store issues and sales'

• Establish and maintain local policies as they relate to the receipt issuance and general controls of all hotel inventories, consumables, and various supplies.

• Establish and maintain a database for all kind of hotel inventory stocks including up-to-date pricing.

• Ensure proper storage and issuance of all hotel items, especially food and beverage ones.

• Establish and maintain a cost allocation transfer system for various hotel supplies to the various departments.

• Prepare and all operational costs on a monthly basis and recommend alternatives to improve costs.

• Verify, extend and tabulate inventories and prepare monthly inventory adjustments journal entry.

• Maintain a close working relationship with the in-charge personnel and make them aware of any potential problems or opportunities to improve the controls in their areas.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in cost control and financial management.
Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, procurement or CPA Intermediate

• 3 years experience in a similar role, preferably in a hotel environment.

• Sound knowledge in accounting software

• Ms Excel Proficiency

Key Competencies

• Outstanding communication skills

• Customer-oriented approach

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong Collaboration Skills

• Knowledge of Food Safety.

• Knowledge of cost control principles and practices.

• Adaptability and Flexibility skills

If interested in the position and meet the above requirements. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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