Hospitality Cost Controller: Inventory & Profitability

Bali Jobs Recruitment by Claire Tomkins; Kuta; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 279,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bali Jobs Recruitment by Claire Tomkins is seeking a Cost Controller to oversee food and beverage costs, inventory control, and financial reporting for our hospitality operations in Kuta, Bali.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in a cost control or similar finance role within hotels or F&B, with strong Excel skills and fluency in English. You will collaborate with Finance, Purchasing, Kitchen, and Operations to drive cost efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cost Controller or in a similar finance role within hospitality, hotel, or F&B.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, food & beverage cost control, purchasing, and stock management procedures.
• Proficient in cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience conducting inventory counts, stock reconciliations, and cost variance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal financial controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with inventory management, POS, and accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operational departments.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control food, beverage, and operational costs to ensure profitability and cost efficiency.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts and reconcile stock discrepancies.
• Review purchasing activities, supplier invoices, and receiving records to ensure accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Analyze cost variances, consumption trends, and inventory movements, providing recommendations to improve cost performance.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost control reports for management review.
• Work closely with the Finance, Purchasing, Kitchen, and Operations teams to ensure effective inventory and cost management.
• Monitor recipe costing, menu pricing, and portion control to maintain targeted food and beverage cost percentages.
• Ensure proper inventory controls, stock rotation, and storage procedures are consistently implemented.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate cost data and financial analysis.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, financial procedures, and audit requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Cost control

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Hospitality

Tools

Excel

POS systems

Accounting systems

Job description

Bali Jobs Recruitment by Claire Tomkins is seeking a Cost Controller to oversee food and beverage costs, inventory control, and financial reporting for our hospitality operations in Kuta, Bali.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in a cost control or similar finance role within hotels or F&B, with strong Excel skills and fluency in English. You will collaborate with Finance, Purchasing, Kitchen, and Operations to drive cost efficiency and profitability.