Cost Controller

Job Description
Corinthia Hotel St. George’s Bay in Malta is looking to recruit a Cost Controller to join their team on a full-time basis.

Job Role:
A challenging opportunity has arisen ahead for those who would like to advance their career within the hospitality industry. Reporting directly to the Area Director of Finance, this position requires an individual with a proven track record in Finance.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing the Director of Finance, Executive Chef, and Departmental HODs with cost analysis information needed to control costs;
• Establishing and administering sound food and beverage cost control systems and procedures to ensure that food and beverage profits are maximized and are consistent with high standards of quality and service;
• Taking the initiative to see that the cost control procedures are adhered to and, where necessary, enlist the assistance of the Area Director of Finance to ensure compliance;
• Working with the Executive Chef to coordinate tracking of high-cost items in the food area;
• Preparing daily the Comparison Report on Food & Beverage actual vs. Potential costs/sales;
• Working closely with Food & Beverage Manager to develop menu pricing of Food & Beverage products;
• Liaising with purchasing team as well as chefs to ensure accurate costing of Food & Beverage;
• Participating in menu planning.
• Monitoring stock levels, identifying any slow-moving stocks, and ensuring our purchasing pattern matches the flow of stocks.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in a similar position;
• Be computer literate and familiar with accounting software;
• Have knowledge of Hotel PMS, ideally Adaco & Micros/ Simphony;
• Be able to work in a dynamic environment;
• Be self-motivated, able to work under pressure, and adhere to deadlines;
• Portray a professional image commensurate with the values of the Company;
• Have an eye for detail;
• Be discrete and confidential.

Corinthia Hotel St. George’s Bay:
Corinthia is a collection of hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta in 1962. We are a family-inspired business, whose timeless family values underpin the Spirit of Corinthia. We like to treat and look after guests as if we were welcoming them back home. We also support and positively encourage one another so that our hotel teams around the world enjoy their work in an inspired yet warmly-spirited fashion. As a hotel business, we focus on giving honest, discreet service. We see ourselves as leading craftsmen in the world of hospitality, valuing authenticity, passion, precision and understanding in all we do. Each of the hotels and resorts we have created, in some of the most exciting places in the world, is a tribute to local architecture and cultural traditions.