Hotel Controller (Hotel Stores Manager) for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading maritime company is seeking a Hotel Controller for Orient Express Sailing Yachts, managing food and beverage inventory and reporting. Successful candidates will have at least 2 years of related experience, proficiency in stock control, and fluent English. Shipboard experience and relevant certifications are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Fluent English is mandatory.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Valid STCW certificates are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage food and beverage stock control across all departments.
• Conduct spot checks on inventory and ensure stock accuracy.
• Prepare reports on inventory status and sales analysis.

Skills

Stock control

Data analysis

Computer systems management

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High school degree or equivalent in Hospitality

Job description

Hotel Controller (Hotel Stores Manager) for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

Department: Hotel

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

V.Ships Leisure is looking for Hotel Controller on behalf of Orient Express Sailing Yachts.

Key Responsibilities

• Food & beverage and consumables/equipment stock control in all bars, stores and pantries (all departments).
• Computer operations control in points of sales systems.
• Analysis of consumption data/ reporting.
• Overall control of the accounting of hotel and supervision of the provision master and inventory manager.
• Bring initiative in achieving a better control of provisioning flux and onboard requisition flux.
• Responsible for ordering all F&B, equipment and consumable supplies through MXP. Responsible for bonded store declaration.
• In conjunction with the Provision Master, provides analysis of F&B stores consumption to handle the ordering of Food and Beverage as exact as possible.
• Maintains the food inventory updated on a daily in cooperation with the Provision Master.
• Carries out spot-checks on the hotel stores rotating stock-takes.
• Carries out checks on loading operations on the pier.
• Inputs in the computer all the requisitions in collaboration with the Provision Master.
• Control and ensure that not a single item leaves the stores without requisition.
• Accounts for any stock transfer between onboard locations.
• Inputs physical stock counts into the computer system and analyze results highlighting the discrepancies for additional counts or reviews.
• Hold minimum each second day a spot check on physical inventories held in the bars, food and beverage stores, galleys and cellars.
• Compiles a physical inventory routine for each food & beverage locations. Verifies level of inventory at least once a cruise or more are required, daily in the Crew Bar and any other bar with high variances.
• Prepares a voyage report in the end of each cruise.
• Spreading random audits and reconciliation´s over the voyage and moving forward with new computer installations and controls procedures, whilst tackling systems and financial control problems, as these occur.
• Runs end of the day on all bar point of sales workstations; distribute daily sales analysis reports as required.
• Feeds figures into spreadsheets format to carry out the control functions described above.
• Tackle computer problems as these arise.
• Prepares and verifies physically the bonded stores declaration (guest and crew areas).
• Assists the Provision Master and Inventory Manager as needed.
• Responsible on shortages, credits and upcoming challenges through constant communication with the Purchasing Department at the Corporate Office.
• Closes the inventory period in the MXP inventory system and prepares respective inventory reports for Hotel.
• Responsible for the management, update and communication of the rotation plan for crew members in collaboration with the hotel director and assistant purser.
• Conducts staff’ orientation and mid/end contract performance evaluations and makes recommendations for promotion. Introduces new crew members to their working areas and to the rules and regulations on board.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• Languages: Fluent English mandatory.
• Education: A high-school degree or equivalent in Hospitality or related field.
• Previous professional experience: 2 years experience as Hotel Controller or Provision Master or Inventory Controller.
• Shipboard experience: Yes
• Valid STCW certificates.
• Valid Pre-Employment Medical.
• C1D visa mandatory for all positions.