Food and Beverage Operations Controller

Craven Cottage CC; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC in Boksburg is seeking a skilled individual to manage hospitality-related financial operations. Responsibilities include monitoring expenses, overseeing stock takes, and preparing reports for management. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the hospitality sector and strong proficiency in financial reporting.

A degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field is required to meet the operational demands of this role, which focuses on compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of operational or cost-control experience within hospitality or food service.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with different teams.
• Experience with Point of Sale (POS) systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily expenses and conduct menu/recipe costing.
• Oversee routine stock takes and reconcile discrepancies.
• Efficiently order stock and verify deliveries.

Skills

Data interpretation

Cost-saving identification

Communication

Financial reporting software proficiency

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Duties

• Monitor daily expenses, conduct menu/recipe costing, and perform variance analysis against budgets.
• Oversee routine stock takes for food, and supplies, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Efficiently order stock, verify deliveries for quality and quantity, and ensure proper storage and rotation.
• Conduct spot checks, monitor spoilage, and ensure strict requisition protocols are followed.
• Update Point of Sale (POS) systems, reconcile recipes, and prepare daily and monthly F&B reports for upper management.
• Ensure all storage and preparation areas adhere strictly to health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 5+ years of operational or cost‑control experience within the hospitality or food service industry.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software, ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong ability to interpret data, identify cost‑saving trends, and maintain acute attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with chefs, service teams, and senior executives.