Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-09-21
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Skilled
Experience: Between 3 - 5 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Cost Controller - Luxury Hotel - Camps Bay
Our client, a prestigious luxury hotel in Camps Bay, is seeking a highly skilled Cost Controller to manage and monitor food and beverage costs, stock control, and procurement processes. This vital role ensures the sourcing of high-quality, cost-effective ingredients, while maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting seamless kitchen and hotel operations.
Description
Key Responsibilities
Ordering & Procurement

• Place food and beverage orders in line with menu planning, par levels, and operational demand.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality and pricing.
• Ensure procurement follows strict audit procedures using MyInventory or similar systems.

Receiving & Inspection of Goods

• Receive and verify deliveries against purchase orders and invoices.
• Check product quality, expiry dates, food safety standards, and delivery conditions.
• Maintain accurate receiving logs and capture invoices and credit notes promptly.

Stock Issuing & Control

• Issue stock to outlets in line with actual usage and operational requirements.
• Record and track all stock movements using Micros Simphony (inventory management system).
• Lead monthly stocktakes, reconcile variances, and update product pricing.

Cost of Sales & Reporting

• Calculate outlet recharges and ensure proper cost allocation.
• Monitor daily revenue, cash-up discrepancies, and void reports.
• Prepare provisional Cost of Sales (COS) reports by the 10th of each month.

System Administration & General Duties

• Maintain clear and organized inventory documentation.
• Administer Micros inventory system setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Support finance team with audits and month-end closing.
• Ensure hygiene and safety compliance in all storage areas.

Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Financial Management or related field.
• Proven experience as a Cost Controller, Inventory Manager, or similar role.
• Solid knowledge of food and beverage costing principles and logistics.

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel environment is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Hands-on experience with inventory management systems - Micros Simphony MyInventory essential, Opera advantageous.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Why Join Our Client's Luxury Hotel in Camps Bay?
Be part of an iconic luxury hospitality brand in one of Cape Town's most exclusive locations.
Contribute to the success of a world-class hotel operation.
Opportunity for career development in hospitality finance and cost control.
Apply today if you are a detail-oriented Cost Controller with hospitality experience, ready to take ownership of cost management and inventory control at a luxury hotel in Camps Bay
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