F&B Cost Controls Executive

Your Fairmont Journey Starts Here:

Are you a someone with a passion for excellence and a flair for exceptional hospitality? Fairmont Udaipur Palace invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey of luxury and join our pre-opening team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the procurement, storage, and issuance of food and beverage inventory to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing waste and spoilage.
•  Analyze the hotel costs on a regular basis, including ingredient costs, portion sizes, menu prices, and sales trends, to identify variances and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Collaborate with the culinary team and food and beverage managers to develop menus that balance profitability with guest satisfaction, taking into account ingredient costs, pricing strategies, and menu engineering principles.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and vendors to secure competitive pricing, quality products, and timely deliveries, while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Establish and enforce internal controls and procedures for food and beverage procurement, storage, and disbursement to prevent theft, shrinkage, and unauthorized use of inventory.
• Prepare regular reports and analysis on food and beverage costs, inventory levels, sales performance, and profitability metrics for management review and decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field; Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the hospitality industry with a focus on food and beverage cost control.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, analyze cost variances, and develop actionable insights.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems, financial software, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and precision in financial calculations and reporting.

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We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.