Cost Controller at Bolton White Hotels & Apartments

Key Responsibilities
​Inventory & Purchasing Management:

• ​Conduct regular physical stock counts across all departments (Kitchen, Bar, Housekeeping, Maintenance) and reconcile inventory against sales records.
• ​Monitor daily receiving reports to ensure all incoming goods match purchase orders in quality, price, and quantity.
• ​Identify and minimize waste, spoilage, shrinkage, and unauthorized usage across departments.

​Cost Analysis & Reporting:

• ​Calculate, monitor, and report daily and monthly Food & Beverage (F&B) cost percentages against targets.
• ​Analyze yield tests, recipe costing, and menu engineering with the Culinary team to ensure optimal pricing and profit margins.
• ​Prepare detailed monthly cost audit reports, variance analyses, and actionable recommendations for executive management.

​Process Control & Compliance:

• ​Audit store receiving, issuing, and transfer procedures to maintain strict internal control standards.
• ​Review vendor pricing agreements, negotiate competitive terms, and evaluate supplier reliability.
• ​Ensure full compliance with hotel purchasing policies and financial SOPs.

​Key Qualifications

• ​Experience: 3+ years of experience in cost control, store management, or operational accounting within the hospitality industry.
• ​Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• ​Technical Skills: Proficiency in hospitality Point of Sale (POS) systems, Inventory Control Software (e.g., Materials Control, Opera, Micros, or QuickBooks), and advanced Excel skills.
• ​Core Competencies: Strong numerical accuracy, sharp analytical capability, excellent negotiation skills, and high ethical standards.