Food & Beverage Cost Controller

Join us as a Food & Beverages Cost Controller at The Dorchester & 45 Park Lane , recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for' in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the Year – London' at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success. We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as an F&B Cost Controller , you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story. What you'll do As F&B Cost Controller , you'll love what you do and take pride in taking care of our guests. Responsible for maintaining control procedures of all stock items on the Balance Sheet such as Food, Beverage and Tobacco. To record, reconcile and keep appropriate records of all the monthly purchases and issues of food and beverage purchases To assist and supervise the monthly beverage stocktaking To assist in ensuring the safeguarding of company assets To produce highly accurate cost and statistical information reports for management use. To highlight and correct procedural irregularities in the recording, storage and handling of all stock item To maintain control & undertake the reconciliation of all Stock items held on the Balance sheet and produce accurate cost & statistical data for management use To work closely with the F&B Cost Controller in producing daily food flash reports and facilitating menu and recipe costings etc. in line with departmental policies & procedures. To audit products received in loading bay & to review prices on invoices received. To highlight any variances to budgeted costs and provide advice for rapid corrective action to management To carry out monthly (F&B) stock control audit processes as dictated by the company's policies and procedures To develop and maintain an efficient data storage system for all the information relating to the business. To update, monitor and maintain all data on Adaco and Micros. To highlight and correct any deficiencies in the operating procedures applied by the outlets To perform daily and weekly audit checks in the operational areas to ensure that no misappropriation or misuse of company's assets is occurring To maintain an efficient use and distribution of financial information to business users To provide assistance to the management Accounting team in the performance of the month end reporting duties To be involved in the set-up of the databases and alignment of procedures for Coworth Park and 45 Park Lane. To provide cover for other sections of the accounts team as and when required To part-take in projects and other business wide activities To monitor and highlight any deficiencies in the software capabilities of the point of sales systems to the IT department and external IT support teams To act as a team player & provide effective day to day communication & financial services for with managers & colleagues To participate in meetings and internal or external training courses Maintain a high team focus by showing cooperation & support to colleagues in the pursuit of team goals Provide guidance & advise internal stakeholders on F&B cost control topics The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of our F&B Cost Controller , but we will make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel. What you'll bring Essential Skills: Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As an F&B Cost Controller, you'll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy. HND in business and accounting or Hotel School education It is desirable that the person is studying towards the achievement of a professional accounting qualification; CIMA;ACCA;ACA; BAHA Minimum of 3 years' experience in another role within the accounts department of a similarly large organization Knowledge of operational practices within similar size establishment High level of computer literacy Excellent attention to detail Core understanding of stock and cost control technique Preferred Skills: Basic understanding of Management and Financial Accounting techniques Knowledge of design and implementation of stock accounting control processes. Demonstrated ability to write clear, targeted and concise management information reports What you'll get Complimentary Stays : Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year. Discounts? with our hotels, and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops Employee Perks : Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers. Training and Development : Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers. Social Events : Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations. Referral Bonus : Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend. Well-being Support : Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments?to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email? ?so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process. TPBN1_UKCT