Cost Controller

Cost Controller

Job Description

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic Finance professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As a Cost Controller, you are responsible for liaising closely with the Food & Beverage Department on various operational and cost-related issues. Your role will include key responsibilities such as:

1. Prepare the costing for recipes and menus prepared by the Executive Chef and suggest the selling price.
2. Perform test checking on the receiving of goods at the hotel to ensure that the procedures are followed correctly.
3. Prepare daily flash report of food costs and verify daily outlet void control sheets.
4. Attend major banquet events with open bar, prepare P&L statement of major banqueting events and prepare banquet revenue breakdown summaries.
5. Randomly test the inventory of outlets by reconciling the opening stock with the closing stock, taking account of store issues and sales.
6. Verify and control complimentary bar order forms, Club Rotana Food & Beverage cost, fruit baskets in the rooms, etc.

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences
You should have a degree in hotel management or accounting and at least two years of previous experience within a hotel environment. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, a sound knowledge of F&B cost controlling, and computer literacy is a must, while knowledge of Opera, Micros, FBM, and SUN System is an asset.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, self-motivated, and possess a positive attitude. You have the ability to think laterally and process information and merchandise through computer systems, coupled with the ability to work independently in a dynamic team, while possessing the following additional competencies:

1. Understanding Hotel Operations
2. Teamwork
3. Planning for Business
4. Supervising People
5. Understanding Differences
6. Supervising Operations
7. Effective Communication
8. Adaptability
9. Customer Focus
10. Driving for Results