Food & Beverage Cost Controller at a Luxury Community – Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant – Our client is a luxury community offering nature-inspired hospitality resorts, in suite wellness, relaxation and recreation experience for both residents and visitors.

Job Title: Food & Beverage Cost Controller

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Food & Beverage Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring and controlling the food and beverage costs of the estate’s hospitality operations.
• This includes analyzing daily operational costs, maintaining cost records, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints, and collaborating with the F&B team to ensure optimal cost-efficiency without compromising service quality. 
• The role plays a critical part in supporting financial accountability and profitability across all F&B outlets.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, record, and control all F&B stock movements and assist in monthly stock takes.
• Conduct daily and monthly cost analysis and report variances to the Finance Manager and complex Food & Beverage Manager.
• Ensure that proper receiving procedures are followed in line with company policy.
• Verify and audit daily food and beverage purchases and deliveries against purchase orders and invoices.
• Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly consumption and cost reports.
• Liaise with the culinary and F&B teams to ensure accurate recipe costing and updates.
• Track wastage, pilferage, and inventory discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct spot checks and audits on inventory and storage areas to ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Monitor F&B operating equipment and support monthly asset count exercises.
• Review menu pricing and suggest revisions based on cost and profitability analysis.
• Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis specific to the F&B department.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and statutory financial regulations.
• Support the Finance Department in financial audits and external reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cost control within the hospitality industry.
• Experience working in a hotel, resort, or hospitality estate environment.
• Professional certification in accounting or cost control (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Opera, MICROS, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and cost control procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts based on business demands.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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