Purchasing, Store & Cost Controller

SUMMARY:
Ultra Luxury Hotel opening in Sea Point is looking for a Purchasing, Store & Cost Controller.
 
The suitable candidate will manage the full inventory cycle – purchasing, receiving, storing, and issuing goods to minimize waste and optimize profitability.
 
Key duties include monitoring food & beverage costs, conducting stock takes, ensuring procurement compliance, and providing, accurate data for financial reports.
The role requires strong administrative skills, proficiency in inventory software, and experience in hotel operations.
 
Proven hotel pre-opening experience is essential. The candidate must have been an integral member of a hotel opening team, actively involved in establishing operational standards, systems, service culture, and team structures from the ground up prior to the property’s first guest arrival.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Sourcing reliable suppliers, negotiating terms, and issuing purchase orders to secure cost-effective goods.
Managing receiving, storage, and issuance of goods, ensuring hygiene, safety, and adherence to First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principles.
Analysing and monitoring Food & Beverage (F&B) costs, calculating waste, and ensuring inventory aligns with budgeted profit goals.
Preparing daily and monthly cost reports, analysing variances (Actual vs. Potential), and managing inventory systems to ensure data accuracy.
Conducting physical inventory counts, verifying supplier invoices, and checking stock transfers.

Requirements:

Grade 12
A diploma/degree in hospitality or supply chain management is often preferred.
Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping.
Previous experience in a similar 5* hotel environment, specifically in purchasing or cost management.
Proficiency in inventory management systems
Strong analytical, leadership, and negotiation skills with high attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience serving an international, high-net-worth, and culturally diverse clientele, with a refined understanding of the nuanced expectations, sensitivities, and preferences of discerning global travellers.
Thorough understanding of the intimate, detail-obsessed, and hyper-personalised service culture that defines a 102-key operation where every guest interaction carries the full weight of the brand
High degree of accuracy and numerical aptitude.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Honest, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential financial information.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Methodical and process-driven approach to work.