Previous experience in cost control, inventory management, accounting, or a similar finance-related position, ideally within a hotel or Food & Beverage environment.
A good understanding of Food & Beverage operations, inventory processes, and cost-control principles.
The ability to interpret financial and operational data.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and a structured approach to work.
Confidence working with financial reports, inventory systems, and deadlines.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with point-of-sale, inventory, or hotel management systems.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational departments.
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze Food & Beverage costs, inventory movements, and operational expenses to ensure effective cost control.
Prepare and distribute accurate monthly cost reports, identifying trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
Maintain accurate pricing and cost information within the Food & Beverage point-of-sale system.
Conduct regular spot checks of deliveries, verifying quantities, quality, and accuracy against purchasing documentation.
Perform inventory audits and stock counts across storerooms, bars, kitchens, and other operational areas.
Monitor stock levels, identify slow-moving items, and ensure inventory is aligned with operational demand.
Review recipes, portion sizes, and product usage to support accurate costing and minimize waste.
Verify that inventory movements are correctly recorded and comply with established financial procedures.
Support the preparation of cost forecasts and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
Collaborate with department heads to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining luxury service standards.
Document audit findings and communicate discrepancies and recommendations to management.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable financial procedures.
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience in a hotel or Food & Beverage environment is ideal.
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.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a finance professional who combines strong analytical skills with attention to detail, operational awareness and a genuine passion for excellence.
Our ideal candidate brings:
Previous experience in cost control, inventory management, accounting or a similar finance-related position, ideally within a hotel or Food & Beverage environment.
Good understanding of F&B operations, inventory processes and cost control principles.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial and operational data.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and a structured approach to work.
Confidence in working with financial reports, inventory systems and deadlines.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with POS, inventory or hotel management systems.
A proactive, responsible and solution-oriented mindset.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational departments.
A commitment to continuous improvement, professional development and operational excellence.