F&B Controller at Monarch Hotel

Job Description

To coordinate advice and ensure that all operating stocks in the hotel are controlled, monitored and documented as per procedures.

Indicators Of Good Performance On The Job

• F&B Controls/standards developed, implemented and maintained
• Cost management and storage systems developed, implemented and maintained
• Costing schedules developed and implemented
• Accurate and timely reports
• Accurate stock taking, returns and reconciliations
• Accurate pricing and billing of food and beverages

F&B Controller Job Responsibilities

• Ensure up to date cost price of all food & beverage items availability to ensure careful purchasing.
• Keep an up to date record of all departmental monthly expenditure of items to ensure strict budgeting
• On a daily basis receive from stores, the goods received note and analyze as specified in food & beverage procedures.
• Carry our spot checks on bin cards.
• Prepare daily kitchen food cost and submit to the Executive Chef.
• Periodical checks on the value of the restaurant food as compared to posted food totals by the cashiers
• Maintain an up to date list of all cost/ prices, ensure that all the cost /prices measure and advice on variations.
• Ensure daily stock takes in bars and give the required information to the Finance Manager / Hotel Accountant.
• Inform Finance Manager of all over budget costs and discrepancies in procedures.
• Participate in monthly Departmental stock take activities.
• Prepare monthly expenditure and monthly stocks balances reports.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications for the F&B Controller Job

• Minimum ‘O’ level education with at least KCSE Grade C or equivalent.
• Diploma in Hotel management with preference to Food & beverage services from a recognized institution, a minimum of CPA II, CPA K will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years in a similar position.
• Computer proficiency with experience of sun system micros, opera, materials control etc

Competencies

• Food and Beverage costing skills.
• Good communication skills both written & spoken.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Attention to details.
• Stock management skills
• Strong analytical and statistical skills
• Accounting skills
• High level of integrity
• Reporting skills
• Problem identification/solving skills