Cost Controller Supervisor

About the Company

Join Pullman Hotels & Resorts, a proud member of the Accor network comprising over 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle venues globally. At Pullman, we value your unique contributions and offer extensive opportunities for career growth and advancement. Every act, smile, and gesture is aimed at creating positive, memorable experiences for guests and colleagues, while fostering environmental responsibility. Become a Heartist®, where your passion leads in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Role Overview

The Cost Controller Supervisor plays a vital role in monitoring and managing the hotel's costs, ensuring precise inventory control, preventing wastage, and enhancing profitability through detailed cost analysis and reporting.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee and analyze food, beverage, and operational expenses to maintain budget adherence.
• Generate and scrutinize cost reports on daily, weekly, and monthly bases to identify discrepancies and suggest corrective measures.
• Supervise inventory procedures including counts and reconciliation for food, beverage, supplies, and equipment.
• Investigate and resolve inventory irregularities such as shortages or excesses, ensuring proper stock rotation and inventory protocols.
• Authenticate purchase orders, receiving notes, and supplier invoices, ensuring all acquisitions are authorized and documented appropriately.
• Monitor supplier pricing structures and adherence to contracts, collaborating closely with purchasing and receiving teams to optimize costs.
• Prepare detailed reports on food and beverage costs as well as inventory variances, analyzing consumption patterns and waste levels.
• Support management with budget forecasting and monthly cost control reviews.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and maintain robust internal controls over inventory and purchasing processes.
• Participate in both internal and external audits, assisting with implementation of audit recommendations.
• Collaborate with kitchen, restaurant, stores, and purchasing departments to oversee recipe costing and menu profitability.
• Conduct surprise audits and spot checks to uphold inventory accuracy.
• Lead, train, and supervise the cost control team and inventory clerks, evaluating their performance and guiding improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in cost control, inventory management, accounting, or finance.
• Preferred 1 to 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Background in hotel, hospitality, restaurant, or food and beverage sectors highly valued.
• Proven expertise in inventory audits, stock handling, and cost assessment.

Technical Skills

• Solid grasp of cost accounting principles and inventory control techniques.
• Understanding of food and beverage cost management practices.
• Knowledgeable in purchasing, receiving, and store operations.
• Familiarity with budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls compliance.

Computer Proficiency

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and report generation.
• Experience using ERP systems, accounting software, and inventory management platforms.
• Competent in analyzing and compiling cost control reports.

Leadership & Analytical Skills

• Capable of managing and mentoring staff involved in cost control functions.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with excellent numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Adept at identifying cost deviations and recommending practical solutions.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Skilled in preparing clear and comprehensive reports and presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise across various departments.

Additional Information

Our company is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, aiming to attract and nurture talent from diverse backgrounds. At Accor, you will find more than a job; you will find a place that aligns with your values and personality. We encourage continuous growth, learning, and purpose-driven work. Embark on your journey with us and explore the endless possibilities in hospitality.