Cost Controller at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Description

So much happens behind the scenes to make the magic happen! Often invisible to guests, the back of house team keeps things running smoothly, whether you’re working in HR, Finance or Reservations, you’ll be supporting and contributing to something special. Mount Nelson Hotel is looking for a Cost Controller to join the Purchasing team.

• Oversee the purchasing team to ensure the efficient operation of the Purchasing Department.

• Responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors.

• Adhering and communicating with suppliers regarding all negotiations, terms and deadlines with approved vendors and suppliers.

• Act as the point of contact with internal company requirements and external suppliers.

• Work with the Finance and Operational Departments in the monitoring, reporting and controlling of Cost of Sales in the hotel.

• Conduct spot checks on receiving items.

• Monitor vendors for quality, service and price through standard purchasing specifications.

• Verifies that all documentation and proper quotations are maintained and filed according to Policy and Procedural requirements.

• Maintain records, registers and documents in order to facilitate internal and external audit.

• Responsible for month end inventory reconciliation & reports.

• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.

• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services within the Hotel.

• Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries.

• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.

• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

• Establish and administer sound food and beverage cost control systems and procedures consistent with high standards of quality and service.

• Prepare the costing for recipes and menus prepared by the Executive Chef and suggest the selling price.

• Check and cross verify if all sales have been transferred correctly to the PMS.

• Input additions, new pricing and menus into Silverware POS.

• Accounting for the daily inter-outlet transfer requests for proper cost allocation while maintaining accurate inventory reconciliation.

• Ensure that adequate controls are maintained over all goods received from the point of receipt to the point of storage.

• Ensure that all merchandise is stored in properly locked storage areas and monitor security control of keys for all such areas.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain Management or Procurement from a recognised tertiary educational institution – preferable.

• 5-7 years procurement and sourcing experience, of which 2 years must have held the position of Cost Contoller.

• Hands-on experience with purchasing software.

• Previous experience with budgeting and the monitoring of expense, advantageous.

• Project Management experience, advantageous.

• Practical knowledge of general hotel operations and a good knowledge base of accounting.

• An ability to communicate with all levels of staff and service providers.

• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritize.

• Excellent understanding of supply chain procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent economics and numerical understanding.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Medical aid & pension fund benefit
• Internal Belmond discounts
• Loyalty and recognition rewards programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On going Learning and Development opportunities
• Regular community, social and staff welfare events