F&B Cost Controller

SUMMARY:
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a strong understanding of Food & Beverage cost control, stock management and financial analysis? This opportunity is ideal for an analytical and commercially minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.

POSITION INFO:
A prestigious luxury hospitality establishment is looking for an F&B Cost Controller to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for safeguarding the financial integrity and profitability of the Food & Beverage operations, with a strong focus on stock control, procurement, cost analysis, wastage, supplier management and accurate financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: Manage procurement, receiving and supplier invoice controls Verify deliveries against authorised purchase orders and delivery documentation Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, delivery notes and supplier invoices Conduct and oversee weekly beverage counts and monthly full stock counts across F&B outlets, bars, cellars and storage areas Reconcile stock movements, investigate variances and monitor inter-outlet transfers Monitor stock levels and minimise wastage, spoilage, shrinkage and stock losses Calculate weekly Food & Beverage cost percentages and prepare daily and monthly cost reports Analyse actual versus budget performance and provide variance commentary Monitor supplier pricing and identify opportunities for improved cost efficiency Maintain recipe costings and standard portion controls Conduct menu costing and profitability analysis Partner with the Executive Chef and F&B management team to strengthen cost control and improve margins Ensure compliance with financial policies, procurement procedures and internal controls Identify and report potential fraud risks and support internal and external audits Build strong relationships across Finance, F&B and other operational departments Job Experience and Skills Required: Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in F&B cost control, procurement or hospitality finance Strong financial and analytical acumen, including cost of sales calculations and variance analysis Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Working knowledge of stock management and inventory control principles Experience with POS systems such as Micros or equivalent Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and organisation Strong analytical, problem-solving and commercial judgement Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines High integrity and strong ethical standards Advantageous: Hospitality, Finance, Accounting or Supply Chain qualification Experience with hotel accounting systems \/ HMS Experience with recipe costing and menu engineering Luxury hospitality experience Food Safety or Health & Safety certification Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Alicia de Jager Specialist Recruitment Consultant - CA(SA) and General Finance