Food & Beverage Cost Controller

Dorchester Collection; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary stays

Staff discounts

Private pension 8%

Season ticket loan

Financial advice services

Eye care vouchers

Apprenticeships & training

Social events

Referral bonus £1000

Well-being support

Job summary

The Dorchester Collection is seeking an experienced Food & Beverages Cost Controller in London. You will manage stock control, cost analysis and monthly reporting to support profitability across our iconic hotels.

You will work closely with the Finance and F&B teams, ensuring accurate costings, inventory integrity and compliance with company procedures. This role offers development through our learning academy and a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in the accounts department of a large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of stock and cost control techniques.
• Familiarity with Adaco, Micros and POS systems.
• Analytical mindset with ability to produce accurate management information reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control procedures for stock items on the balance sheet (Food, Beverage, Tobacco).
• Record, reconcile and file monthly purchases and issues of food and beverage.
• Assist in monthly beverage stocktaking and safeguard company assets.
• Produce accurate cost and statistical reports for management use.
• Highlight and correct procedural irregularities in recording, storage and handling of stock.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Cost control

Stock accounting

Financial accounting basics

Management reports

Education

Hotel School or HND in business/accounting

Pursuing professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/BAHA)

Tools

Adaco

Micros

POS software

Job description

Join us as a Food & Beverages Cost Controller at The Dorchester & 45 Park Lane, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the Year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as an F&B Cost Controller, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you'll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discountswith our hotels, and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

What you'll do

As F&B Cost Controller, you'll love what you do and take pride in taking care of our guests.

• Responsible for maintaining control procedures of all stock items on the Balance Sheet such as Food, Beverage and Tobacco.
• To record, reconcile and keep appropriate records of all the monthly purchases and issues of food and beverage purchases
• To assist and supervise the monthly beverage stocktaking
• To assist in ensuring the safeguarding of company assets
• To produce highly accurate cost and statistical information reports for management use.
• To highlight and correct procedural irregularities in the recording, storage and handling of all stock item
• To maintain control & undertake the reconciliation of all Stock items held on the Balance sheet and produce accurate cost & statistical data for management use
• To work closely with the F&B Cost Controller in producing daily food flash reports and facilitating menu and recipe costings etc. in line with departmental policies & procedures.
• To audit products received in loading bay & to review prices on invoices received.
• To highlight any variances to budgeted costs and provide advice for rapid corrective action to management
• To carry out monthly (F&B) stock control audit processes as dictated by the company’s policies and procedures
• To develop and maintain an efficient data storage system for all the information relating to the business.
• To update, monitor and maintain all data on Adaco and Micros.
• To highlight and correct any deficiencies in the operating procedures applied by the outlets
• To perform daily and weekly audit checks in the operational areas to ensure that no misappropriation or misuse of company’s assets is occurring
• To maintain an efficient use and distribution of financial information to business users
• To provide assistance to the management Accounting team in the performance of the month end reporting duties
• To be involved in the set-up of the databases and alignment of procedures for Coworth Park and 45 Park Lane.
• To provide cover for other sections of the accounts team as and when required
• To part-take in projects and other business wide activities
• To monitor and highlight any deficiencies in the software capabilities of the point of sales systems to the IT department and external IT support teams
• To act as a team player & provide effective day to day communication & financial services for with managers & colleagues
• To participate in meetings and internal or external training courses
• Maintain a high team focus by showing cooperation & support to colleagues in the pursuit of team goals
• Provide guidance & advise internal stakeholders on F&B cost control topics

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of our F&B Cost Controller, but we will make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

What you'll bring

• Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As an F&B Cost Controller, you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life.
• HND in business and accounting or Hotel School education
• It is desirable that the person is studying towards the achievement of a professional accounting qualification; CIMA;ACCA;ACA; BAHA
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in another role within the accounts department of a similarly large organization
• Knowledge of operational practices within similar size establishment
• High level of computer literacy
• Excellentattention to detail
• Core understanding of stock and cost control technique

Preferred skills & Experiences

• Basic understanding of Management and Financial Accounting techniques
• Knowledge of design and implementation of stock accounting control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, targeted and concise management information reports

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments on to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.

Job Location

United Kingdom

Location

53 Park Lane, Mayfair W1K 1QA London

Who we are

Our Hotels

We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.

Our Hotels

We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.

Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.

If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process, such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself, please email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through the process. Please note that we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries about update

Reference

2019-1143

Reference

2019-1143

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