Cost Controller

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hotel chain in Cape Town is seeking a Cost Control Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Cost Control department. This role involves managing teams, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in cost control and strong leadership skills, alongside proficiency in relevant software. This is a full-time position within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in a Cost Control or related position.
• Experience in cost control, purchasing, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Cost Control, Stores, and Receiving Teams.
• Conduct variance analysis on inventory counts.
• Ensure stock rotation and hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Cost control expertise

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in warehouse management or related field

Tools

Micros Symphony

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Description

Function

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance the successful incumbent will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of Cost Control department which includes Stores and Receiving. Be familiar with Cost throughout the Hotel; recommend and implement measures to control cost in accordance with Marriott International Hotels Policies & Procedures.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in a Cost Control or related position
• Diploma in warehouse management or purchasing management or stock control / stores management or hotel management
• Previous knowledge of cost control purchasing stores & inventory control in a similar environment
• Must be able to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution analysis of variances correlation theory sampling theory and factor analysis
• Previous in depth experience on Materials Control and Micros Symphony or similar systems are essential
• Flexible working hours
• Be prepared to perform other duties within the department
• Team focused and strong team leader
• Strong management skills and highly analytical
• Microsoft Word & Excel an essential to have
• Excellent communication skills, peoples person

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Cost Control Stores and Receiving Teams to ensure high levels of staff morale and job satisfaction in order to deliver on company targets
• Responsible for maintaining and system maintenance on Birchstreet Concept My Micros and Micros Symphony
• Costing of all recipes according to budgeted COS percentages and calculating potential selling prices
• Responsible for ensuring correct stock reduction links between Birchstreet and Micros Symphony
• Responsible for all stocktakes within the Hotel
• Responsible for input of all stocktake figures and creation of all relevant month end reports
• Variance analysis of all inventory counts and corrective measures put in place Mid-Month Food and Beverage Flash
• Variance analysis of actually month COS achieved compared to budgeted COS and corrective action taken
• Responsible for generation and compilation of Food Cost Reports Beverage Cost Reports Departmental Expense Consumption Reports Spa Cost Reports and Operating Equipment Inventory Reports
• Ensure that store PARs are maintained and updated quarterly
• Responsible for balancing all stores at month end or when required
• Responsible for the monitoring and tracking of all inventory related transactions within the hotel
• Responsible for daily food flash and weekly expense consumption reports
• Responsible for ensuring correct stock rotation in all stores and beverage outlets
• Responsible for Ensuring a high level of hygiene and cleanliness at Receiving and all Stores
• Ensure correct accounting practices and procedures are maintained in all stores and outlets cost control departments and receiving and correct paper trails are in place
• Verifying that processes policies and procedures are being adhered to
• Responsible for internal audits on Cost Control Stores and Receiving implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1