Job Number 24158387
Job Category Procurement, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance
Location St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London, Euston Road, London, England, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management
Let your passion for discovery become a career. Explore, discover, share, and inspire at St Pancras Renaissance Hotel
Masterpiece by Design. Dynamic by Nature
The St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel is distinctly iconic and an architectural masterpiece that celebrates both heritage and innovation. Housed in one of London's landmark buildings, it is where modern lifestyle and luxury experiences create new stories built upon those from the past.
Position Summary: A Cost Controller Supervisor at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel will assist Finance & Operational Departments in the monitoring, reporting, and controlling of F&B cost of sales in the Hotel. Ensuring that all measures, targets, and standards are achieved to the highest audit and operational standards in a professional and efficient manner. Responsible for managing the Cellar team directly, maintaining finance records, carrying out administrative duties related to finance, and working closely with the Goods Receiving and Food Buying teams.
Responsibilities: Here's what your journey with us entails
F&B Cost Control

• Assist Department Managers in all aspects of purchasing (e.g., Food, Beverage and Controllable) to ensure quality and profitability.
• Assist Department Managers in maintaining or reducing cost of sales margins to target
• Delegates and enforces first in/first out inventory rotation for all storeroom products.
• Ensures that proper safeguards are in effect for the security of the food and beverage storeroom assets.
• Enforces item use-up and par stock levels with storeroom personnel, F&B and Kitchen management to keep inventory at lowest level possible levels.

Accounts Payable

• Process invoices for suppliers in a timely manner to ensure payment in a timely manner
• Reconcile purchase log monthly and post month end accruals in a timely manner, before P&L reviews at month end
• Ensure all processed invoices are imaged in appropriate systems at least weekly
• Ensure completion of month end task list
• Liaise with suppliers regarding payment due, where necessary

Financial & Account Management

• Prepare, review and maintain reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts to prove that figures are correct and further ensuring that all reconciliations are kept current.
• Maintains a strong accounting & operational control environment which improves operations and profitability and manages business risks. Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).
• Advises the Director of Finance/Assistant Director of Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
• Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviours.
• Leverage’s technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to drive decision-making.

Human Resources

• Assigns team members and other department managers clear accountability to accomplish goals.
• Ensures direct report associates participate in the department’s orientation program and receive the appropriate training to successfully perform their job. Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
• Assists Management in setting goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance appraisal process and holds staff accountable for successful performance; coaches team by providing specific feedback to improve performance.

General Duties

• Assisting the office with general day to day guest & internal queries.
• Participating in morning meetings, 15 minute training sessions, departmental meetings and any other selected committees.
• Maintain appropriate standards of conduct, dress/uniforms, and hygiene.
• Communicate with all departmental managers and associates in professional and supportive manner.
• Maintain a positive attitude to work duties and colleagues at all times.

Qualifications:

• Five GCSE or equivalent qualifications including Math’s and English, Accounting / Finance or Hospitality qualification preferred. OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills And Knowledge:

• Timeliness and accuracy in recording and reporting
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and co-workers.
• Flexible hours, (Weekend work may apply during month end / yearend/ late shifts may be require to check floats)
• Ability to follow procedures and LSOPs closely
• Security and safety in work habits

Note: This description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties.
What is in it for you:
In addition to receiving a competitive salary and investment in your personal development, you will have access to an array of perks and discounts including:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), with increasing entitlement based on length of service.
• Pension scheme participation.
• Life Assurance coverage.
• Annual Performance Review pay adjustments.
• Complimentary gym and spa access.
• Free St. Pancras Experience for you and a guest.
• Free meals while at work.
• Dry-cleaning service availability.
• Complimentary enrolment in Benefit Hub, granting unlimited deals from various retailers and more.
• 50% discount at any of the St. Pancras outlets.
• Marriott Discount Card offering benefits on hotel stays, room upgrades, gift shop purchases, and F&B across 130 countries.
• Travel ticket season loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme access.
• Comprehensive Training and Development programme participation.
• Awards and recognition celebrations, among many other benefits

Join Our Team: Ready to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of luxury hospitality? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At Renaissance Hotels, we believe in helping our guests experience the DNA of the neighborhoods they are visiting. Our guests come to discover and uncover the unexpected, to dive into a new culture, or simply to make the most of a free evening. They see business travel as an adventure because they see all travel as an adventure. Where others may settle for the usual, our guests see a chance to bring home a great story. And so do we. We’re looking for fellow spontaneous explorers to join our team to bring the spirit of the neighborhood to our guests. If this sounds like you, we invite you to discover career opportunities with Renaissance Hotels. In joining Renaissance Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.