Cost Conteroller - Surveying jobs in Malta - December 2024

Cost Conteroller

Marine Aquatic Limited , North of Malta

Published on 04 Apr 2024

Expired on 04 May 2024


The Cost Controller is responsible for overseeing and optimising all aspects of cost management within the food and beverage operations of the organisation, and aquarium retail shop. This role involves monitoring food and beverage costs, analysing variances, implementing cost-saving strategies, and ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines. The Cost Controller works closely with kitchen staff, procurement teams, and management to control expenses while maintaining quality standards and maximising profitability.  

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Menu Costing and Pricing:

  • Calculate the cost of ingredients for menu items.
  • Determine appropriate pricing to achieve desired profit margins.
  • Regularly review and update menu prices to reflect changes in ingredient costs.

Inventory Management:

  • Monitor inventory levels of food and beverage items.
  • Conduct regular physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste and pilferage.

Cost Analysis:

  • Analyse food and beverage costs to identify trends and variances.
  • Investigate cost discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide regular reports and analyses to management on cost performance.

Waste Management:

  • Monitor food and beverage waste and develop strategies to minimise it.
  • Implement portion control measures and monitor plate waste.
  • Identify opportunities for recycling and waste reduction initiatives.

Menu Engineering:

  • Work with chefs and menu developers to optimise menu offerings for profitability.
  • Analyse sales data and menu mix to identify high-margin items and opportunities for menu improvement.

Knowledge, Experience and Education required:

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in managing inventory in a Food & Beverage environment
  • Proven experience in stock control, inventory management, or a similar role.
  • Proficiency in using inventory management software preferably in Materials Control, Simphony POS and MS Excel.
  • Knowledge of food and beverage costing methods and inventory management techniques.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.

Marine Aquatic Limited:
Marine Aquatic Limited, operators of the Malta National Aquarium Complex was set in 2011 with a vision of creating exceptional entertainment and an educational experience for the local public and visiting tourists, whilst also being a leading entity for the preservation of marine life and its environment. The Malta National Aquarium complex is spread over approximately 20,000 square meters and comprises a public aquarium, a public landscaped belvedere at promenade level, a multi-story car park, three catering facilities including a beach club, a merchandise outlet, and a tourist information kiosk. The public aquarium has 51 display tanks with, amongst others, Mediterranean fish, including fish commonly found in Maltese waters together with replicas of historical artifacts that one can find in the seas around the Maltese islands.
All tanks are expertly themed to replicate the underwater environment. Additional features of the public aquarium include a classroom facility, interpretation, touch pools, a temporary exhibition space, veterinary and quarantine facilities, etc.


Enhancing further the standard of the Malta National Aquarium Complex, one can find the legendry Cafe Del Mar from Ibiza for the reef pool area. The Café del Mar will bring a relaxing and entertaining tone in music to the reef area adding to the serenity of the reef area of the complex were every summer, thousands of tourists flock to the café to view the beautiful sunsets and listen to Café Del Mar’s signature chill out music.


time
Full Time
Job Type
experience
Intermediate (1-3 years)
Experience Level
category
Surveying
Category
industry
Entertainment
Industry


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