About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A historic landmark with modern energy. History comes to life with modern energy at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid. In the very heart of the capital – within walking distance of all the key attractions – seven historic buildings have been transformed into one dynamic destination. With rooftop dining by Spanish celebrity chef Dani García, Asian-Mediterranean cuisine at our award-winning modern cocktail bar and restaurant Isa, and a four-level Wellness Centre with a sun-splashed pool terrace, Four Seasons is bringing a new level of luxury and service to locals and guests alike.

About The Role

Four Seasons Hotel Madrid is currently seeking a Cost Controller to join our team. Reporting to the Performance Optimization Assistant Manager, this position will monitor and control all procedures that affect the receipt, issuance, general controls and sales of food and beverage in the hotel and to ensure that all control functions are established and enforced according to Four Seasons Hotel Ltd. policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• Establish and maintain local policies as they relate to the receipt, issuance and general controls of food and beverage.
• Monitor daily revenues and costs and prepare a daily and month to date Food and Beverage Cost Report as prescribed in the Accounting and Finance Manual.
• Monitor and record all house account meals and entertainment expenses (80-20 rule) and report any non-compliance to the Assistant Director of Finance for follow-up with the hotel management.
• Maintain up-to-date meat specifications and perform regular yield tests to ensure vendor compliance.
• Maintain menu costings on all food and beverage items and make F & B Management aware of any pricing problems.
• Constantly monitor all food and beverage controls to ensure compliance with Four Season Hotels Ltd. policies and procedures.
• Perform any other spot-checks as prescribed in the Food and Beverage Control Manual.
• Coordinate, attend and monitor all food and beverage, spa and guest supplies inventories to ensure accuracy.
• Verify, extend and tabulate the above inventories and prepare the monthly inventory adjustments journal entry.
• Prepare comprehensive Food and Beverage Control Report by the 10th day of the following month.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Food & Beverage Director, Executive Chef and Director of Purchasing and make them aware of any potential problems or opportunities to improve the controls in their areas as they relate to food and beverage.
• Attend Food & Beverage Meeting to review prior month's Food & Beverage report to highlight actions needed, and focus Food & Beverage management on appropriate opportunities.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Four Seasons and encourage staff to do the same.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance, to include a participative role in Operating Equipment inventory taking.
• Prepare P&L for specific events to analyze profitability.
  
  

What You Bring

• Must have a thorough working knowledge of all corporate policies and procedures as they relate to Food and Beverage Control.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish major responsibilities and tasks.
• Must be willing to accept assignments on as need basis, in order to promote team work.
• Must have a commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures as they relate to food and beverage control.
• Must work in a safe, prudent and organized manner
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities.
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort (Employee Travel Program).
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms.
• 22 working days days of vacation, and the day of the birthday free.
• Complimentary Private Health insurance.
• Complimentary Employee Meals.
  
  

Schedule & Hours

• This is a full-time position.