Food and Beverage Controller Job, Latest University Jobs In Kenya 2023,

(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, not later than 3rd September 2023.

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