Cost Controller Supervisor

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Job Description

A Cost Controller Supervisor is responsible for monitoring and controlling costs within the hotel, ensuring accurate inventory management, preventing waste, and supporting profitability through effective cost analysis and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Cost Monitoring and Control

• Monitor food, beverage, and operating costs.
• Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports.
• Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure departmental expenses remain within budget.

2. Inventory Management

• Supervise inventory counts for food, beverages, supplies, and operating equipment.
• Reconcile physical inventory with system records.
• Investigate inventory shortages, overages, and discrepancies.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and inventory control procedures.

3. Purchasing and Receiving Control

• Verify purchase orders, receiving reports, and supplier invoices.
• Ensure all purchases are authorized and properly documented.
• Monitor supplier pricing and contract compliance.
• Coordinate with purchasing and receiving departments to maintain cost efficiency.

4. Cost Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare food cost, beverage cost, and inventory variance reports.
• Analyze consumption trends and waste levels.
• Generate monthly cost-control reports for management review.
• Support budget preparation and forecasting activities.

5. Internal Controls and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong internal controls over inventory and purchasing.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Assist in implementing audit recommendations.

6. Operational Support

• Work closely with kitchen, restaurant, stores, and purchasing teams.
• Monitor recipe costing and menu profitability.
• Conduct spot checks and surprise inventory audits.
• Assist department heads in achieving cost targets.

7. Team Supervision

• Supervise cost control staff and inventory clerks.
• Train team members on inventory and cost-control procedures.
• Review staff performance and provide guidance.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in cost control, inventory management, accounting, or finance.
• At least 1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in the hotel, hospitality, restaurant, or food and beverage industry is highly desirable.
• Experience with inventory audits, stock management, and cost analysis.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory control procedures.
• Knowledge of food and beverage cost management.
• Familiarity with purchasing, receiving, and store operations.
• Understanding of budgeting and financial reporting processes.
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit requirements.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel , including spreadsheets, pivot tables, and reporting.
• Experience with ERP, accounting, and inventory management systems.
• Ability to generate and analyze cost-control reports.

Leadership and Supervisory Skills

• Ability to supervise and guide cost control staff.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Experience in training and developing team members.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Analytical Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Communication Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear reports and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with different departments.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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