Finance/Accounting - Finance/Accounting Management Western Cape FULL TIME Job Summary A prestigious luxury hospitality establishment is looking for an F&B Cost Controller to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for safeguarding the financial integrity and profitability of the Food & Beverage operations, with a strong focus on stock control, procurement, cost analysis, wastage, supplier management and accurate financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: * Manage procurement, receiving and supplier invoice controls * Verify deliveries against authorised purchase orders and delivery documentation * Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, delivery notes and supplier invoices * Conduct and oversee weekly beverage counts and monthly full stock counts across F&B outlets, bars, cellars and storage areas * Reconcile stock movements, investigate variances and monitor inter-outlet transfers * Monitor stock levels and minimise wastage, spoilage, shrinkage and stock losses * Calculate weekly Food & Beverage cost percentages and prepare daily and monthly cost reports * Analyse actual versus budget performance and provide variance commentary * Monitor supplier pricing and identify opportunities for improved cost efficiency * Maintain recipe costings and standard portion controls * Conduct menu costing and profitability analysis * Partner with the Executive Chef and F&B management team to strengthen cost control and improve margins * Ensure compliance with financial policies, procurement procedures and internal controls * Identify and report potential fraud risks and support internal and external audits * Build strong relationships across Finance, F&B and other operational departments Job Experience and Skills Required: * Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in F&B cost control, procurement or hospitality finance * Strong financial and analytical acumen, including cost of sales calculations and variance analysis * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills * Working knowledge of stock management and inventory control principles * Experience with POS systems such as Micros or equivalent * Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and organisation * Strong analytical, problem-solving and commercial judgement * Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills * Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines * High integrity and strong ethical standards Advantageous:…