About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A secluded oasis at the edge of an idyllic lagoon! On the east coast of Mauritius, lapped by turquoise waters perfect for water sports, our relaxing Resort is filled with lush greenery and dramatic views everywhere you turn. Each stylish villa and residence feature its own private garden and pool – just like the home for the Resort’s resident giant tortoises. After a day exploring the Indian Ocean or playing unlimited golf at both our Ernie Els-designed course and Bernhard Langer signature course, unwind at our award-winning Spa and raise a glass at one of our exciting dining venues. Mauritius is teeming with opportunities for your next day’s adventures. This beautiful resort opened in October 2008, and has 90 one-bedroom villas, 1 Presidential Suite, 45 two-to-five-bedroom residential villas, 5 stunning Food and Beverage venues in addition to managing an off-property beach bar/restaurant, an award-winning over water Spa, 2 tennis courts and a fitness center.Overall:Help management to determine and maintain costs to produce goods and services for consumers. He/She will be the link between the Food and Beverage department and the Finance Department
Scope: Monitor and Control the performance in order to adhere to the budget and find ways to increase profit
Tasks: Daily and Month-to-date Food and Beverage Cost Report to include cafeteria
Constantly monitor all food and beverage controls to ensure compliance with FSHR P&P
Assist with operating equipment Inventory counts
Drive all beverage Inventory counts
Ensure food & beverage transfers & returns are done accurately in Birchstreet
Track any returns to suppliers
Ensure food & beverage POs are done and fully received on time to avoid any discrepancies
POSITION: Cost Controller
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Finance
SUMMARY: Be responsible for maintaining proper credit procedures throughout the hotel. You will be in charge of the credit department with an oversight of outsourced income audit.
EDUCATION: A university degree or equivalent experience preferred.
REQUIREMENTS: Solid interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and all corporate policies and procedures. Require excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment, Microsoft Office Suite software, Opera and F&B POS systems.
Menu Engineering for all outlets (inclusive of Private Bar)
Recipes and menu Costings in Birchstreet
Prepare any analysis reports requested by (A)DOF (by meal period, …)
Daily House Charges Cost and Record
Ensure the POS system is coded properly (meal period, category, covers) and revenue record
Stock control (ensuring PAR levels are respected) and Waste management (over storage, tracking of spillage/breakage)
Monthend reporting to highlight areas of concern, improvement to include most sold items, less profitable items…
Monitoring of F&B labour standards ensuring understanding and follow-up on a regular basis with F&B Department Heads
Skills: Good communication skills (clearly and concisely)
Accounting skills (data analysis and basic GL understanding)
Initiative-taking, decision-making, methodical approach, of manner safe and prudent.
Resolve problems
Curious & independent
Strong and confident personality coupled with the ability to work as part of a team
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Good time management for meeting strict deadlines
Knowledge of and experience with accounting (SUN) and purchasing software (Birchstreet) would be advantageous
Knowledge of and experience with POS System (Micros Symphony) and Reporting System (Avero) would be advantageous
Excellent Microsoft Office skills is a must (Excel, Powerpoint, Word…)
Be flexible in order to accomplish major responsabilities and tasks
Maintain a close working relationship with the F&B Director, Executive Chef and Director of Purchasing and make them aware of any potential problems or opportunities to imporve the controls in their areas
Skills Required
- University degree or equivalent experience
- Solid interpersonal and relationship-building skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prepare and deliver reports
- Knowledge of computer equipment and Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Opera and food and beverage point-of-sale systems
- Accounting skills, including data analysis and basic general ledger understanding
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Good time management
- Experience with SUN accounting and Birchstreet purchasing software
- Experience with Micros Symphony point-of-sale and Avero reporting systems
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to perform major responsibilities and tasks
What We Do
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel in 1961, and since that time has been dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating more than 120 hotels and resorts, and more than 50 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards. To learn more about our career opportunities, visit fourseasons.com/careers. For more information and reservations, visit fourseasons.com. For the latest news, visit press.fourseasons.com and follow @FourSeasonsPR on Twitter.
