About this role
A new chapter begins. Be part of something extraordinary. Augustine Hotel, Prague is entering an exciting new era as we prepare for the next chapter of our journey with a prestigious international luxury hotel brand. We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical and proactive Cost Controller to join our Finance team and play an important role in maintaining financial efficiency and operational excellence across our hotel. This is more than just a finance position. It is an opportunity to be part of an exciting transformation, contribute your expertise and grow within an inspiring luxury hospitality environment.
YOUR ROLE
- As our Cost Controller, you will play a key role in monitoring and optimizing operational costs, ensuring accurate inventory management and supporting financial decision-making across the hotel.
- Working closely with the Finance, Food & Beverage, Culinary and Purchasing teams, you will help maintain the highest standards of cost efficiency without compromising the exceptional quality our guests expect.
- Your key responsibilities will include: Monitoring and analyzing Food & Beverage costs, inventory movements and operational expenses to ensure effective cost control.
- Preparing and distributing accurate monthly cost reports, identifying trends, discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.
- Maintaining accurate pricing and cost information within the F&B point-of-sale system.
- Conducting regular spot checks of deliveries, verifying quantities, quality and accuracy against purchasing documentation.
- Performing inventory audits and stock counts across storerooms, bars, kitchens and other operational areas.
- Monitoring stock levels, identifying slow-moving items and ensuring inventory is aligned with operational demand.
- Reviewing recipes, portion sizes and product usage to support accurate costing and minimize waste.
- Verifying that inventory movements are correctly recorded and comply with established financial procedures.
- Supporting the preparation of cost forecasts and providing recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborating with department heads to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining luxury service standards.
- Documenting audit findings and communicating discrepancies and recommendations to management.
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls, company policies and applicable financial procedures.