Cost Controller Supervisor - Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park

Role Overview

Cost Controller Supervisor at Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park, operated by IHG Hotels and Resorts. The hotel is located in Dubai Science Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Company Overview

Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park is a newly opened property featuring 240 hotel rooms and suites, 84 one-bedroom apartments, anchor food and beverage offerings, and 1,026 square meters of cutting-edge meeting and events facilities. The property is part of IHG Hotels and Resorts, a global hotel group with a heritage spanning since 1952.

Role Purpose

Monitor and control food, beverage, and operational costs to ensure budget compliance and profitability. The Cost Controller Supervisor conducts audits, analyzes cost reports, verifies documentation, and prepares regular cost-control reports to support management decision-making and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Monitoring & Control

• Monitor and control food, beverage, and operational costs to ensure budget compliance.
• Analyze cost reports and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve profitability.
• Calculate and maintain food and beverage recipe costs.

Inventory & Stock Management

• Conduct daily and monthly stock audits, inventory counts, and variance analysis.
• Review purchases, receiving, transfers, and store issues to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.
• Conduct spot checks on restaurants, bars, stores, kitchens, and receiving areas.

Verification & Compliance

• Verify supplier invoices, pricing, and inventory records in line with company procedures.
• Check voids, discounts, complimentary items, promotions, and staff meals.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements.
• Adhere to the Hotel Handbook and all hotel, finance, and general policies and procedures.

Reporting & Management

• Prepare regular cost-control reports and present findings to management.
• Report problems to management with suggestions for resolution.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Financial Accountant and Finance & Business Support Manager.

General Accountability

• Comply with the Company's Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Manager in pursuit of the achievement of business goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Financial Accountant and Finance & Business Support Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar cost controller or cost control role required.
• Bachelor's degree, higher education qualification, or equivalent in Finance or Accounting.
• Working experience in Opera (property management system).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills.
• Good oral and written English communication.
• True Attitude: caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections.
• True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role and instilling confidence in others.
• True Listening: focusing on what is being communicated, picking up on body language, and understanding needs.
• True Responsiveness: providing what is needed in a timely and caring manner.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and benefits offered.
• Join the global IHG family with access to career development and support.