Food and Beverage Controller Job in Kenya

Food and Beverage Controller

(Job Ref:
ZU/10/Adv/12/2023)

To liaise closely with the
Campuses, hostels, other Food and Beverage outlets, Hospitality, Procurement,
Administration, and Finance departments on various F&B operational and
cost-related issues.

Duties and
Responsibilities

Reporting to the Campus
Director, the position holder will be responsible for the following, amongst
others:

Ensure
that the procedures, standards, quantities, and storage conditions for food and
beverage items are adhered to and recommend areas of improvement.

Review,
cost, and approve recipes and menus generated by the departments and recommend
alternatives to improve costs.

Perform
test checking on the receiving and utilisation of goods for the hospitality
department, hostel, and campuses.

Randomly
test the inventory of departments, hostels, and campuses by reconciling the
opening stock with the closing stock, taking account of any issues.

Control
the Food and Beverage outlets in terms of wastage, pilferage, and efficiency.

Daily
monitoring of the F&B opening and closing stocks to ensure all supplies are
utilised for the intended purpose and that any surplus is retained in safe
custody.

Check
and ensure that no items/material is issued out from the store without
requisition or approval from the respective department head.

Maintain
workshop equipment and facilities and ensure all workshops are under lock and
key when not in use.

Keep
an updated workshop inventory on a monthly basis to ensure proper tracking of
workshop resources.

Preparing
daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc Food and Beverage Reports.

Tally
all end-of-session and cost reports generated from hospitality, hostels,
campuses, and other F&B outlets.

Perform
other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualification &
Experience

Minimum
of a Diploma in Hospitality Management, Food and Beverage Management, Catering
and Accommodation Management.

At
least two (2) years’ experience in restaurant/hotel cost control.

Certificate
level training from a recognized institution with some degree of specialization
in Hospitality Management, and or Food and Beverage Management with at least 5
years of relevant work experience.

Skills & Competencies

Has
problem-solving skills

Gains
the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Ensure
accountability holding self and others accountable

Leads
by example and act as a role model

Professional,
ethical, and transparent

Above-board
work ethic

Action-oriented-
takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high
energy, and enthusiasm.

How
To Apply

Interested candidates should send their applications to vacancies@zetech.ac.ke quoting the job
reference number on the subject line and; indicating their current and expected salary on their application letter