Assistant F & B Controller

The May Fair Hotel; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The May Fair Hotel seeks an Assistant Food and Beverage Cost Controller to manage costs, verify invoices, and support decision-making processes. This role requires three years of experience in stock management and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including holiday days, hotel stays, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Complimentary hot meals and unlimited beverages

Referral scheme of up to £500

Annual complimentary hotel stays

Preferential accommodation rates

Access to a discount platform

Auto-enrollment into pension scheme

Regular social events

Annual recognition events

Access to company doctor

Opportunities for promotion

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in food and beverage stock management.
• Proven management skills and personal achievement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile food and beverage costs according to standards.
• Verify Food and Beverage invoices and conduct quantity checks.
• Assist in daily invoice processing and producing management information.

Skills

Management skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Client-focused approach

IT literate

Job description

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Join the UK’s most dynamic collection of hotels and restaurants

At Edwardian Hotels London, it is the people who create unforgettable memories for our guests. We are always looking for hospitality professionals to join our family and bring new ideas to enhance our service. We value integrity, ambition, and quality-driven attitudes. We seek talented individuals eager to work alongside passionate colleagues in a rewarding, fulfilling, and fun environment. Your unique talents and ambitions can help us exceed guest expectations and advance your career in a company that recognizes and rewards excellence.

We are committed to being the best place to work and have been recognized as a Great Place to Work. Our focus on employee wellbeing and development is central to our culture.

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Food and Beverage Cost Controller at the iconic May Fair Hotel, A Radisson Collection Hotel.

Overview:

• As an Assistant Food & Beverage Cost Controller, you will manage and reconcile food and beverage costs according to Edwardian Hotels London standards through analysis, requisitions, controls, margins, and sales targets.
• Ensure orders are based on usage, stock turnover, and budgetary limits.
• Verify Food and Beverage invoices, delivery notes, and requisition notes for compliance with procedures. Conduct quantity checks on all F&B goods received.
• Assist the F&B Cost Controller with daily invoice processing, purchase orders, and requisition notes, producing management information for better decision-making.

About You:

• Three years’ experience in food and beverage stock management.
• Proven management skills and personal achievement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with non-financial staff.
• Team player with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Client-focused approach.
• IT literate.

Our Benefits Package:

• 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays, increasing with long service.
• Complimentary hot meals, salad bar, and unlimited beverages daily.
• Referral scheme of up to £500 per successful recommendation.
• Annual complimentary hotel stays.
• Preferential accommodation rates for employees, their families, and friends.
• Access to a discount platform for popular stores and outlets.
• Auto-enrollment into our pension scheme.
• Regular social events across hotels.
• Annual recognition events.
• Wellbeing champions at each hotel.
• Access to our company doctor and occupational health support.
• Access to Edwardian Academy for online learning and development.
• Opportunities for promotion and training programs.

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Evidence of eligibility will be required during recruitment.