Cost Controller
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Examines all food and beverage invoices, verifying quantities ordered and received against the food order sheets and purchase orders.
- Compares quoted prices to invoice prices.
- Verifies food and beverage invoices on a selective basis and occasionally spot checks invoice unit costs to match them with the market quotation sheet.
- Totals and codes invoices on a daily basis.
- Ensures that all items requisitioned are properly accounted for by observing the requisitioning process.
- Reviews total food and beverage requisitions for pricing and extension accuracy.
- Maintains costs percentages on a daily basis for both food and beverage and prepares a daily report.
- Works with the Executive Chef to co-ordinate tracking of high-cost items in the food area.
- Reconciles all food and beverage costs deviations between requisitioned costs and physical inventory cost on a monthly basis.
- Updates menu costs quarterly for all outlets and meal periods.
- Observes storeroom and kitchen inventory procedures and takes action when necessary.
- Supervises and assists in taking physical inventories of all food and beverage.
- Performs closing duties and reports relevant to the accounting period.
- Prices and extends all monthly food and beverage inventories.
- Prepares preliminary food and beverage cost report to summarise purchases.
- Prepares menu potentials by developing and compiling accurate menu abstracts.
- Develops potential cost of sales and future menu pricing adjustments with the Food and Beverage Manager.
- Checks merchandise received daily to determine that it conforms to weight, trim, and count specifications.
- Tests for suitable quality and accurate menu pricing by performing yield tests of specific products.
- Works closely with Food and Beverage Manager to develop menu pricing of food and beverage products.
- Prepares cost breakdowns of food and beverage.
- Insures that items are prepared and stored as specified.
- Reviews daily food production as it relates to cover forecasts to make sure that it is according to plan.
- Supports a safe hotel by applying hotel regulations, and adhering to existing laws and regulations.
- Anticipates possible and probable hazards and conditions and takes action to prevent them from happening.
- Maintains the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language and conduct Hygiene (to make sure that the stock are in a good condition and the cleanliness of the whole store).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle).
- Strong financial data analysis and forecasting skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of procurement procedures and contract management.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
- Accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills