Cost Controller - Food & Beverage

About the role

Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda's largest resort, is looking for a Cost Controller who reports to the Director, Finance & Business Support and supports the Purchasing Department. The role builds cost control and inventory management systems from the ground up, with a primary focus on Food & Beverage cost control, working closely with the Director of Purchasing, the Finance team and Food & Beverage leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and configure inventory and procurement systems (GAIA and BirchStreet) and develop inventory procedures and documentation for Food & Beverage and operating supplies.
• Establish receiving and stock control procedures and support initial inventory setup and stock organization.
• Work with Food & Beverage leadership to set recipe and menu costing standards, and develop reporting tools for F&B costs.
• Monitor and analyse F&B costs against budget and KPIs, prepare cost reports, investigate variances and track pricing and usage trends.
• Conduct and supervise regular inventory counts, maintain accurate records, monitor slow-moving or obsolete stock and ensure proper storage and rotation.
• Verify that goods received match purchase orders and supplier invoices, monitor supplier pricing and support purchasing compliance and internal controls.
• Track KPIs such as Food Cost %, Beverage Cost %, inventory variance and waste, provide cost analysis and support budgeting, forecasting and month-end inventory reporting and reconciliation.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in cost control, inventory control or purchasing; hotel or resort experience strongly preferred.
• Food & Beverage cost control experience required; hotel pre-opening experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in a multi-outlet F&B environment preferred.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of F&B cost control and inventory management.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and inventory controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with GAIA or BirchStreet preferred.

What we offer

• Complimentary upgrades, extended stays and discounted stays across Fairmont and Raffles properties, plus dining and wellness discounts.
• Growth and development opportunities, mentorship and international mobility.
• Health insurance, retirement savings plans and wellness programs.
• Worldwide travel discounts and preferred rates across the Accor portfolio.