Cost Controller - Victoria Comfort Inn (Kisumu)
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Hotel: Victoria Comfort Inn
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in related course
Experience: 1-3 years
Job Summary
The Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and reporting all food, beverage, and operational costs in the hotel. The role ensures efficient inventory management, cost reduction, accurate stock records, and improved profitability.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Cost Monitoring and Control
- Monitor daily food and beverage costs
- Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions
- Ensure departmental costs remain within approved budgets
- Implement cost control systems and procedures
2. Inventory Management
- Conduct regular stock counts (daily/weekly/monthly)
- Monitor stock movements in stores, kitchen, and bars
- Investigate stock shortages or discrepancies
- Maintain accurate inventory records
3. Purchasing and Receiving Control
- Verify purchase orders, delivery notes, and supplier invoices
- Ensure goods received match purchase specifications
- Monitor supplier pricing and cost trends
- Prevent over-ordering and wastage
4. Food and Beverage Cost Analysis
- Calculate food cost percentage and beverage cost percentage
- Review menu costing and recipe costing
- Monitor wastage, spoilage, and pilferage
5. Reporting
- Prepare regular reports such as:
- Daily food cost report
- Beverage cost report
- Monthly cost analysis report
- Inventory variance report
6. Compliance and Auditing
- Ensure internal cost control procedures are followed
- Conduct random stock audits
- Ensure compliance with hotel financial policies
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