Cost Controller

Ewaa Hotels; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

EWAA Hotels in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Cost Controller to monitor hotel costs, control F&B expenses, and analyze variances to ensure effective cost management in line with company policies. You will work across departments to optimize spending and drive profitability.

The role requires 2–3 years of cost control experience in hospitality, strong MS Excel skills, and hotel accounting familiarity. Hotel experience is a must for this position, located in Riyadh.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management or related field.
• 2–3 years of cost control experience in hotel/hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of F&B cost control and inventory management.
• Experience with hotel accounting systems and MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail.
• Hotel industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control Food & Beverage costs and operational expenses.
• Review purchasing, receiving, issuing, and inventory processes.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and reconcile stock balances.
• Analyze cost variances and prepare periodic cost reports.
• Monitor food and beverage consumption and wastage.
• Ensure proper costing of menus, recipes, and products.
• Coordinate with Finance, F&B, Kitchen, Purchasing, and Stores departments.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.

Skills

F&B Cost Control

Inventory Management

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

EWAA Hotels is a distinguished group of Hotels & Resorts offering exceptional hospitality and quality services to guests. With a portfolio that includes 80 state-of-the-art properties across 14 cities in Saudi Arabia, EWAA Hotels caters to both business and personal needs through amenities like spacious conference halls, exhibition centers, and specialized catering. The group includes renowned brands such as Grand Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Al Muhaidb Hotels & Residence, and EWAA Express Hotels. Committed to sustainability, EWAA invests in its human capital and emphasizes creating a unique experience for guests. Join EWAA Hotels to contribute to achieving its vision and mission of excellence and community service.

Role Description

The Cost Controller will be responsible for monitoring hotel costs, controlling F&B expenses, analyzing variances, and ensuring effective cost management in line with company policies and financial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control Food & Beverage costs and operational expenses.
• Review purchasing, receiving, issuing, and inventory processes.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and reconcile stock balances.
• Analyze cost variances and prepare periodic cost reports.
• Monitor food and beverage consumption and wastage.
• Ensure proper costing of menus, recipes, and products.
• Coordinate with Finance, F&B, Kitchen, Purchasing, and Stores departments.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Cost Control, preferably within the hotel/hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of F&B Cost Control and Inventory Management.
• Experience with hotel accounting systems and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Hotel experience is required.