Cost Controller

Fairmont; Hamilton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fairmont Hamilton Princess invites a detail-oriented Food and Beverage Controller to join our luxury resort team in Bermuda. You will oversee inventory controls, pricing, cost allocations and monthly reporting to ensure compliance with Fairmont policies.

With at least 2 years in F&B control and a degree in Accounting, Business or Hospitality, you will partner with the Director of F&B and Purchasing to optimize costs while delivering the high level of service our guests expect.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years F&B Control experience, preferably in a luxury hotel.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business or Hospitality Management preferred.
• Proven knowledge of standard F&B control policies and procedures is required.
• Proven effective analytical and problem solving skills; able to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Offer professional, engaging service to support colleagues in Fairmont’s exacting standards.
• Monitor all procedures affecting receipt, distribution, sale and controls of F&B products per policies.
• Coordinate and monitor F&B inventory counts for accuracy and pricing.
• Manage F&B inventory database and up-to-date pricing; manage cost allocation transfer system.

Skills

F&B control

Accounting knowledge

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/ Hospitality Management

Tools

Birchstreet

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Company Description

For more than a century, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is Bermuda's only luxury urban resort. Our world-class accommodations, internationally revered modern art collection, celebrated restaurants, spa, and more, are why we appeal to Bermuda’s luxury travelers, as well as our magical team of colleagues.

Company Description

For more than a century, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is Bermuda's only luxury urban resort. Our world-class accommodations, internationally revered modern art collection, celebrated restaurants, spa, and more, are why we appeal to Bermuda’s luxury travelers, as well as our magical team of colleagues. Here at the iconic “Pink Palace” we embrace the spirit of being unique, passionate, pleasant, while keen on turning moments into memories for our guests – the Fairmont way. As a member of our Princess Team, all Heartists are valued and recognized, the same as our guests and local communities. Consider joining us, if you enjoy:

• Connecting guests to the extraordinary place we call home
• Discovering a broad offering of career paths
• Learning and thriving among a group of international hospitality professionals
• Being passionate about people and attentive to the world - we are globetrotters!
• Going beyond the walls of our hotel to support our community
• Taking pride in our differences

Then this could be THE perfect opportunity for you, and we cannot wait to welcome you. #WeAreHamiltonPrincess

Job Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Consistently offer professional, engaging and engaging service to support colleagues as they perform their roles to Fairmont’s exacting standards
• Monitor and control all procedures that affect the receipt, distribution, sale and general controls of food and beverage product to ensure that all associated functions are executed according to the Fairmont’s policies and procedures
• Coordinate, attend and monitor all food and beverage inventory counts to ensure accuracy
• Manage the database for Food and Beverage inventory stock, including up-to-date pricing
• Manage the cost allocation transfer system for Food and Beverage supplies
• Cost all food and beverage items and, where practical, input these costs into the point of sales system and generate monthly potential food and beverage reports
• Price all food and beverage storeroom requisitions and prepare monthly calculations for food and beverage costs and storeroom variances
• Prepare menu costing in order to establish competitive menu prices
• Constantly monitor all food and beverage controls to ensure compliance with Fairmont’s policies and procedures
• Ensure proper storage and issuance of all Food and Beverage items
• Summarize transactions for each financial period close
• Establish and monitor operational controls in Banquets and food and beverage outlets
• Prepare food and beverage reports as requested by management
• Monitor and record all house account meals and entertainment expenses and report any instances of non-compliance to the Director of Accounting
• Perform any other spot checks as prescribed in the food and beverage manual
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Director of Food and Beverage, Executive Chef and Director of Purchasing and advise of potential problems or opportunities to improve the controls in their areas relating to food and beverage
• Maintain compliance with Fairmont corporate, and food and beverage policies and procedures
• Attend Food and Beverage meetings as required
• Perform other function related duties as assigned
• Strict adherence to all Health & Safety training, guidelines and work practices previous, during and following an epidemic (whether local or global) that are established by Accor, local government, international bodies including the World Health Organization (WHO) and Center for disease control (CDC).

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years Food and Beverage Control experience, preferable in a luxury hotel environment
• An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business or Hospitality Management or a related field is strongly preferred
• Proven knowledge of standard food and beverage control policies and procedures is required
• Proven ability to perform role in a fiscally prudent and organized manner is required
• Proven effective analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work extended hours to accomplish all responsibilities and tasks is required
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism and personal integrity
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate employees
• Must be highly computer literate in MS Word and Excel; experience with Birchstreet is preferred
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven multitasking experience, the ability to work independently using one’s initiative in a results driven environment and the ability to work cohesively as part of a team is required

Additional Information

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Walking, standing, bending, pushing and pulling anywhere from 2 – 6 hours a day.
• Does not lift weights exceeding 50 lbs.
• Requires constant repetitive motion.