Onboard Hotel Controller & F&B Inventory Lead

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

V.Ships Leisure is seeking a Hotel Controller on behalf of Orient Express Sailing Yachts to manage hotel operations on board during cruises. The role requires strong inventory, provisioning, and financial control skills.

You will oversee F&B stock, utilize onboard systems, compile inventories, and produce voyage reports, with a focus on accuracy and compliance. Contract position with English fluency and shipboard experience required.

Qualifications

• Fluent English is mandatory.
• High-school degree or equivalent in Hospitality or related field.
• Two years of experience as Hotel Controller, Provision Master or Inventory Controller.
• Shipboard experience required.
• Valid STCW certificates, valid Pre-Employment Medical, and C1D visa mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee F&B stock control and provisioning processes onboard.
• Manage computer POS and inventory systems with accuracy.
• Prepare voyage reports and end-of-cruise inventories.
• Coordinate with Provision Master and Inventory Manager to optimize stock and controls.
• Conduct spot checks and reconcile stock variances.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High-school degree or equivalent in Hospitality or related field

Job description

V.Ships Leisure is seeking a Hotel Controller on behalf of Orient Express Sailing Yachts to manage hotel operations on board during cruises. The role requires strong inventory, provisioning, and financial control skills.

You will oversee F&B stock, utilize onboard systems, compile inventories, and produce voyage reports, with a focus on accuracy and compliance. Contract position with English fluency and shipboard experience required.