Cluster Cost Control Supervisor

Position summary

Provide the management and Food & Beverage department with assistance in controlling costs. Ensure that Food & Beverage control procedures are followed, and monitor cost-control activities related to purchasing, receiving, storage and issuing, menu planning, analysis, portion control, pricing, inventory and forecasting.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Be familiar with the BirchStreet material control system and Micros.
• Confirm order acceptance and delivery with suppliers, as required.
• Audit price and quantity variances using the daily receiving variance report. Check data entered by the receiving clerk and correct it where necessary.
• Prepare daily food and beverage flash cost reports.
• Reconcile the cost of officer and entertainment checks, and apply credits to food costs.
• Maintain records of inventory transactions that cannot be tracked through the system, such as banquet events, cocktails and buffets.
• Audit inventory transactions and make adjustments when necessary.
• Collate and journalize month-end figures.
• Attend month-end and other stocktaking activities in all Food & Beverage and general areas.
• Investigate spoilage issue forms and post them through the system.
• Check butcher yield tables and standard pricing tables on a scheduled basis.
• Conduct random spot checks of minibars in unoccupied rooms, outlet bar stockrooms, individual bar costs, VIP amenities, conversion recipes, garbage cans and their contents, and shelf inventory against inventory recorded in the computer.
• Follow alcohol-handling procedures and use outlet labels.
• In the absence of the receiving clerk, ensure that all items are received by the hotel in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provide leave coverage for the storekeeper or receiving clerk, if required.
• Submit closing food and beverage stock figures to the relevant department head and Director of Finance (DOF) for approval.
• Conduct and document random surprise audits in Food & Beverage outlets and stores. Update the DOF or Assistant Financial Controller (AFC) about any issues found.
• Ensure that HACCP standards are maintained in food stores and that the storekeeper and receiving clerk follow all HACCP requirements.
• Compile and send slow-moving stock and near-expiry reports to the department head before the fifth of each month. Take appropriate action to reduce slow-moving stock.
• Calculate food costs for buffets and recipe costs for outlets when requested by management.
• Update par stock for all outlets in coordination with the Director of Food & Beverage, and ensure the par stock information is placed in each outlet.
• Ensure that all invoices and store requisitions for the month are posted in ADACO or BirchStreet.
• Analyze and make necessary postings for internal transfers of food and beverage items.
• Calculate beverage costs for each outlet and by category, such as beer, wine and liquor.
• Ensure that food costs are calculated accurately each month.
• Follow up to ensure that free-of-charge (FOC) stock and rebates are received from suppliers and posted in the system.
• For items received with price or quantity variances, ensure that credit notes are received from suppliers.
• Conduct surprise audits in outlets and audit par stock. Notify the Director of Food & Beverage and DOF of any variances on the same day or by the following day.
• Assist with entering prices, menu changes and user changes in the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Maintain master cost files and recipes.
• Conduct random checks to verify that all products are stored appropriately and securely.

Education or certification

Good level of English is essential.

Preferred qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Related work experience: At least one year of related work experience.
• Supervisory experience: None required.
• License or certification: None required.

Equal opportunity and workplace

Marriott International is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. The company fosters an environment where the unique backgrounds of associates are valued and celebrated. Its strength lies in the rich blend of associates’ cultures, talents and experiences. Marriott International is committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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