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Food Cost Controller
The Oyster Box (Umhlanga Rocks, Durban)Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa1 day ago
Job descriptionProduce accurate trading summaries for the Financial Controller and Executive Chef Provide analytical review of monthly reports - profit driven recommendations Stock control elements : ensure the correct application of costing, recipes and stock control procedure in the Hotel into food, beverage, spa, operating equipment, stationery consumables Submit and follow-up on variance reports with HODs and Executive Managers Schedule, attend and control all monthly and audit stock takes Ensure that stock is correctly rotated to ensure minimal wastages and stock losses Enforce the stock security procedure in all storerooms Capture data on Materials Control and Symphony for all outlets and Walk-in-Fridge Ensure all procedures are done in accordance with correct auditing and accounting policies COST CONTROL AND SUPPLIER PAYMENTS : Ensure expense related invoices of allocated suppliers on financial system Ensure that invoices are invoiced correctly & reflecting all necessary information Obtain relevant credit notes for under deliveries or returns Keep a database of all contracts and SLA’s Highlight significant price increases to management and assist in sourcing cheaper suppliers and quotes Regular cost comparisons to assist in keeping costs to a minimum Assist Food Purchaser with monthly bid sheets Assist Cost Control Manager with rostering of Food and Beverage Purchasers, Receiving Bay Clerk and Storeman Ensure Stock Related Creditors Invoices are submitted to Accounts Payable Capturing all transfers between storerooms and operations daily Ensure recipes on Micros Symphony are updated to the current menu and stock items are properly linked Capturing of monthly stock sheets from each department Monthly spot-checking departments on month end stock count Performing full stock count on certain department if there are high unexplained variances Pulling Variance Reports & investigating and resolving variances Liaise with all HODs in respect of stock variances and signing off of final stock sheets for management review Count and confirm condemned stock for write off and move it to the condemned storeroom until disposal Arrange and obtain approval on disposal of condemned stock Prepare month end stock reconciliation and review packs Prepare Cost of Sales analysis at month end on Food & Beverage for review Prepare Stock Summary at month end for all Hotel Stock with reasons for variances Print and have all the final stock sheets signed off by the relevant department head Ensure all backups are attached to final signed sheets for Variances of Written off Stock, Breakages, Wastage etc. Report unresolved large stock variances to senior management timeously Assist in putting in place controls and procedures to limit stock variances and theft
Overview
FOOD
COST CONTROLLER
JOB SUMMARY :
The Food Cost Controller ensures accurate tracking and control of food and beverage costs across the hotel. This role supports budget adherence, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and collaborates with culinary and finance teams to enhance profitability while maintaining The Oyster Box’s five-star standards.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- Hotel Management
- Diploma advantageous
- Minimum of two years’ experience with stock control in a Hotel environment
- Computer literate with good knowledge of Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook and Word
- Exposure to Materials Control and Symphony system is advantageous
- Working knowledge of Micros
- Good command of the English language with good verbal and written communication skills
- Physically fit to carry boxes, receive goods, issue stock and pack shelves
- Good understanding of alcoholic liquor brands and fair knowledge of wines (advantageous)
- Able to work flexible hours including week-ends, public holidays and late shifts
- Attention to detail, analytical, problem solving, team player
- Accounting Package : Microsoft Dynamics – specifically Accounts Payable; Micros Symphony – POS
Key Responsibilities
Month End Stock Control
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Controller • Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa