F&B Cost Controller

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hotel as an F&B Cost Controller, where your expertise in cost management and stock control will be vital. This role offers the chance to work in a premium lifestyle hotel, ensuring product quality and optimizing food and beverage costs. With a commitment to art, culture, and hospitality, you will thrive in an environment that values creativity and excellent service. Enjoy a range of benefits including wellness days, discounted hotel rates, and a supportive work culture that prioritizes employee well-being. If you are passionate about the hospitality industry and keen to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days of holiday including bank holidays

Discounted hotel rates across Europe

50% F&B discounts

Two free meals daily

Access to 40% of pay before payday

Recommend a friend scheme

Discounts at hundreds of stores

Gym discounts

Free cycling lessons

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in cost control and stock management in the hospitality sector.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate discrepancies and report variances.

Responsibilities

• Control and analyze purchases, transfers, voids, and stock management.
• Lead month-end stock-taking and manage stock levels accurately.
• Optimize F&B menus and ensure proper requisitioning processes.

Skills

Stock Management

Cost Control

Data Analysis

Inventory Management

Financial Reporting

Education

Degree in Finance or Hospitality Management

Tools

Adaco

POS System

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We are now recruiting an F&B Cost Controller for art'otel Battersea in London!

A premium lifestyle hotel situated in the heart of the iconic Battersea Power Station development. Perched on Electric Boulevard, the 164-key art'otel London Battersea Power Station is in the heart of this energised neighbourhood, offering restaurants, bars, shops, and galleries amidst eye-catching architecture surrounding the historical Battersea Power Station.

Role: F&B Cost Controller

You will be responsible for controlling and analysing purchases, transfers, voids, and stock management. Your duties include ensuring products meet company and hotel standards, evaluating product quality and quantity before acceptance, and recording all purchased items throughout their movement within the hotel.

Benefits of working as an F&B Cost Controller:

• Two wellness days per year, starting with 30 days of holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service!
• Heavily discounted hotel rates across Europe (Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends included)
• 50% F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your entire party)
• Two free meals daily, including days off if desired
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday via Wagestream
• Recommend a friend scheme – up to £750
• Benefit Hub – discounts at hundreds of stores
• Vitality at work scheme with gym discounts and more
• Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free dry cleaning for work clothing
• Annual staff parties and events

Role responsibilities:

• Investigate discrepancies between actual and theoretical results; report variances to management
• Lead month-end stock-taking for all stores, cellars, and outlets
• Manage stock levels and ensure accurate record keeping
• Optimize F&B menus and cost of sales (COS)
• Review and report on policies and procedures using system and best practices
• Update inventory requisitions through the purchasing system
• Maintain records for purchase orders; cancel outdated or non-returned orders
• Input prices, menu changes, and user updates in the POS system; validate against recipes in Adaco
• Review and sign off on suspicious void transactions
• Seek improvements in hotel spending and cost controls, implementing actions as needed
• Ensure proper requisitioning process for all items, using outlet and purchase requisition procedures in Adaco

If you share a passion for art, culture, and hospitality, art’otel is where talents thrive. We aim to inspire guests through creative experiences, excellent service, and a passion for art and luxury.