Hotel F&B Cost Accountant

Job Responsibilities:

• Review daily product intake into the hotel and ensure accurate pricing and quantity of goods received.
• Monitor the performance of departments, particularly food and beverage, through established control procedures.
• Work closely with the purchasing team and chefs to ensure accurate food and beverage costing.
• Ensure correct paperwork for the movement of food and liquor stocks to outlets.
• Analyzing financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Ensure accuracy in preparation of daily & monthly food and beverage cost reports.
• Conduct checks in receiving stores, food production, and outlet areas.
• Tracking, analyzing and controlling costs associated with a project/event. Pre-costs all restaurant and banquet menus of purchases and prepared items.
• Tallying of items sold on the menu or drink list of each food and beverage outlet.
• Perform stock takes and prepare food and liquor stock summaries.
• Spot check receiving to ensure accurate scales, quality of goods, and specifications match.
• Organize and complete stock take and month-end closing procedures, including preparing journals and cost boards.
• Conduct spot checks to ensure goods meet specifications and deliveries match schedules, avoiding overstock.
• Validate the cost of goods sold as part of month-end close. Work with Finance team to complete monthly closing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of Accounts Executive (Cost Control), general store and receiving staff in the Receiving Department.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in a related field, with 3-5 years of relevant experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferably has an accounting background and experience in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with great attention to detail.
• Mature, proactive, resourceful, and hands-on with good initiative.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.