F&B Admin - Cost Control Clerk

The-Broadmoor-Hotel; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Local discounts

Job summary

The Broadmoor Hotel is seeking a Cost Control Clerk in its Food & Beverage Administration department to manage daily administrative duties and strict inventory controls. You will support the F&B Director and Cost Controller with data entry, invoice reconciliation, and recipe data updates to ensure accurate plate costs and profitability.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in finance or accounting, strong Excel skills, experience in F&B cost control, and familiarity with POS systems and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
• Previous experience in F&B administration, cost control, or storekeeping is highly preferred; however, an equivalent combination of education and background will be considered.
• High proficiency with spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office tools for documentation and email communication and familiarity with hotel POS system and inventory management software.
• Meticulous eye for numbers, pricing discrepancies, and inventory counts.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines for monthly financial closing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly and spot-check physical inventories across all kitchens, bars, and storerooms.
• Identify and report discrepancies between theorical and actual stock levels.
• Match delivery notes with purchase orders and invoices to ensure accurate pricing and quantities.
• Assist Cost Controller with input and update recipe data into the inventory management system to calculate accurate plate costs.
• Log daily spoilage, breakage, cost transfers, and complimentary item reports to track revenue loss in the purchasing system (Stratton Warren MMS).
• Archive or save subsidiary reports from the purchasing system (Stratton Warren MMS).
• Maintain the POS and inventory software databases with updated menu items and pricing.
• Assist leaderships with financial data reports to analyze menu performance and popularity, prepare Daily cost and Average check report for subsidiary companies.
• Liaise with the purchasing department and vendors regarding credits, returns, and delivery discrepancies.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly F&B cost reports for management review and assist accounting with reports as needed.
• Post journal entries as needed and assist in the month end closing process.

Skills

Data analysis

Spreadsheets

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in finance, accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS system

Inventory management software

Job description

Job Title: Cost Control Clerk

Job Department: Food & Beverage Administration

Job Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00 / hour

Job Summary:

As an F&B Admin. Cost Control Clerk, you will manage daily administrative duties and strict inventory controls for the Food & Beverage department. This role supports the F&B Director and Cost Controller in maximizing profitability, reducing waste, and maintaining our luxury service standards through meticulous data entry, invoice reconciliation, and menu costing. Learn more about Broadmoor here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Participate in monthly and spot-check physical inventories across all kitchens, bars, and storerooms.
• Identify and report discrepancies between theorical and actual stock levels.
• Match delivery notes with purchase orders and invoices to ensure accurate pricing and quantities.
• Assist Cost Controller with input and update recipe data into the inventory management system to calculate accurate plate costs.
• Log daily spoilage, breakage, cost transfers, and complimentary item reports to track revenue loss in the purchasing system (Stratton Warren MMS).
• Archive or save subsidiary reports from the purchasing system (Stratton Warren MMS).
• Maintain the point-of-sale (POS) and inventory software databases with updated menu items and pricing.
• Assist leaderships with financial data reports to analyze menu performance and popularity, prepare Daily cost and Average check report and for subsidiary companies, including Seven Falls.
• Liaise with the purchasing department and vendors regarding credits, returns, and delivery discrepancies.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly F&B cost reports for management review. And assist accounting management with reports and requests as needed.
• General understanding of Accounting’s General Ledger (GL) and point-of sale (POS) reporting.
• Post journal entries as needed and assist in the month end closing process.
• Commit to availability during month end closing, generally weekdays the 1st - 10th of the month to close prior month.
• Ensure complete compliance with The Broadmoor guidelines, operational procedures, safety policies, and institutional standards for excellence (Forbes Travel Guide and AAA Five-Diamond).
• Maintain a willingness to learn about The Broadmoor’s history, estate grounds, wilderness properties, culinary offerings, and retail outlets.
• Execute additional duties and responsibilities as required.

Performs other duties as assigned. - This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

What we are looking for:

• Associate degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
• Previous experience in F&B administration, cost control, or storekeeping is highly preferred; however, an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional background will be considered.
• High proficiency with spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office tools for documentation and email communication and familiarity with hotel POS system and inventory management software.
• Meticulous eye for numbers, pricing discrepancies, and inventory counts.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines for monthly financial closing.
• A highly motivated team player who connects easily with colleagues and drives results through positive energy and seamless collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills, negotiation, conflict resolution and ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 50 lbs. with assistance and proper safety practices.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required by the calendar of events.

*Reasonable accommodation will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

*Not sure you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply. At The Broadmoor, we value exceptional candidates who bring a genuine willingness to learn, grow, and help us deliver Five-Star service.

Why Choose The Broadmoor?

Join the team at the world’s longest-running Five-Star, Five-Diamond Resort. At The Broadmoor, we invest in your future with comprehensive benefits, professional growth, and mentorship from top industry experts.

• Benefits: We empower our team with a rewards package including comprehensive health and dental insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and exclusive local discounts.
• Career Development: Your growth is our priority. Whether you are seeking a seasonal position or a long-term career, we provide the hands-on development and training you need to succeed.