Food & Beverage Cost Controller at Alan & Grant

Job Summary

The Food & Beverage Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring and controlling the food and beverage costs of the estate’s hospitality operations. This includes analyzing daily operational costs, maintaining cost records, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints, and collaborating with the F&B team to ensure optimal cost-efficiency without compromising service quality. The role plays a critical part in supporting financial accountability and profitability across all F&B outlets.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, record, and control all F&B stock movements and assist in monthly stock takes.
• Conduct daily and monthly cost analysis and report variances to the Finance Manager and complex Food & Beverage Manager.
• Ensure that proper receiving procedures are followed in line with company policy.
• Verify and audit daily food and beverage purchases and deliveries against purchase orders and invoices.
• Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly consumption and cost reports.
• Liaise with the culinary and F&B teams to ensure accurate recipe costing and updates.
• Track wastage, pilferage, and inventory discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct spot checks and audits on inventory and storage areas to ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Monitor F&B operating equipment and support monthly asset count exercises.
• Review menu pricing and suggest revisions based on cost and profitability analysis.
• Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis specific to the F&B department.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and statutory financial regulations.
• Support the Finance Department in financial audits and external reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cost control within the hospitality industry.
• Experience working in a hotel, resort, or hospitality estate environment.
• Professional certification in accounting or cost control (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Opera, MICROS, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and cost control procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts based on business demands.