Cost Controller
Talent Genie
- Newlands, Cape Town
- Permanent
- Full-time
Cape Town | On-siteYou are an insightful and experienced Cost Controller who will be responsible for overseeing cost management. In this role, you will work with various department managers to analyse costs, assess supplier relationships, and maximise profitability. To succeed in this position, you will demonstrate an aptitude for efficiency, problem-solving, and resourcefulness, with a deep commitment to the bottom line without compromising quality.You will work with the Head of Food and Beverage, the Food and Beverage Operations Manager, the Finance Department, the Executive Chef and appointed Sous Chefs to maintain maximum profitability and control food and beverage costs. Aside from this, you will draw up budgets with department heads and provide critical assessments and cost projections.Part of this role will be to manage the stores, ensure product par levels, maximum stock rotation, and freshness of products, and collaborate with department heads to strategise ways to minimise waste. Developing and implementing proactive solutions, cost-cutting measures, and rolling out clear cost-saving programmes with timelines and assessment goals will be part of your duties.You will ensure POS systems are operating efficiently, regularly audit the accuracy of financial reports, ensure the linking of recipes in material control, and keep them updated. Responsibilities include the daily food and beverage reports and maintaining spot checks in the food and beverage outlets.You will be accountable for all procurement across the business departments, maintaining menu pricing and ensuring each menu item has a costed recipe. Assessing all incoming products, resources, and services to provide the best price and participating in stock-taking throughout the food and beverage department will form part of your role.Along with your Matric Certificate and financial qualification from a recognised South African or International Educational Institution, you have 4 years' experience working in cost control as well as a background in using technology including micros/speed point machine, MS 365 as well as a track record of leading a team. You are flexible and able to work shifts.You are neat and professional, with excellent communication skills. Your organisational skills, particularly with data, will be vital to this role. You're an outstanding leader with excellent Financial Management skills. A deep understanding of our hotel's products, competitors, and the city will set you apart. Your exceptional attention to detail and formidable analytical skills make you the perfect fit for a role that values and relies on independent initiative.Closing Date: 20 February 2024
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