Job Description

Cost Control & Analysis

• Assist in monitoring daily Food & Beverage, General Stores, and Operating Supplies costs.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports for management review.
• Analyze cost variances and highlight unusual trends to the Cost Controller.
• Support the preparation of food cost, beverage cost, and menu engineering reports.
• Assist in monitoring departmental expenses against approved budgets. 

Inventory Management

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual physical inventory counts.
• Conduct spot checks on stores, outlets, bars, kitchens, and receiving areas.
• Verify inventory transactions and ensure accurate recording in the inventory management system.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock movement reports. 

Receiving & Store Operations

• Verify quantity, quality, and pricing of all goods received against purchase orders and invoices.
• Ensure compliance with hotel receiving and storage procedures.
• Assist in monitoring stock issuance and transfer procedures.
• Conduct random checks on deliveries and receiving documentation.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all receiving records. 

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare inventory variance reports, consumption reports, and reconciliation statements.
• Maintain records of invoices, purchase orders, receiving reports, and stock requisitions.
• Assist in month-end closing activities related to cost control.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation. 

Operational Support

• Work closely with Purchasing, Receiving, Stores, Kitchen, Stewarding, and F&B teams.
• Assist in reviewing recipes, menu costing, and selling prices when required.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and waste reduction programs.
• Ensure adherence to IHG, hotel, and ownership financial control policies. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in Cost Control, Finance, Inventory, Stores, or Purchasing within a hotel environment preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel inventory and cost control procedures.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hotel systems.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with accuracy and attention to detail.