Love working with numbers? Have an eye for detail? Know that every shilling counts? This opportunity is for you!
At The Social House , we’re more than a hotel. We’re a collection of experiences, stories and spaces designed to inspire connection.
From our award-winning restaurants and vibrant events to our thoughtfully curated guest experiences, we bring together creativity, culture and exceptional hospitality.
Behind every memorable guest experience is a team that makes sure everything works seamlessly, including the numbers behind the scenes.
We’re looking for a curious, analytical and detail-oriented Assistant Cost Controller to join our Finance team and help us keep our costs in check, our stock accountable and our operations running efficiently.
If you enjoy investigating discrepancies, spotting trends, solving problems and understanding what the numbers reveal, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
Reporting to the Head Cost Controller , you’ll play an important role in protecting the hotel’s resources and supporting sound financial decision-making.
You’ll work closely with Finance, Procurement, Stores, Kitchen and Food & Beverage teams to monitor costs, analyse stock movements, investigate variances and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
This is an opportunity to turn data into insights, identify where improvements can be made and help ensure that quality and profitability go hand in hand.
Your mission? Keep an eye on the details, question the variances and help every shilling work smarter.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Cost Monitoring & Analysis
Monitor food, beverage and operational costs against budgets and targets.
Analyse daily and monthly cost of sales, consumption and stock movements.
Investigate unusual cost variations and highlight trends that require attention.
Prepare cost control reports that support informed business decisions.
Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency without compromising quality.
2. Stock Control & Reconciliation
Assist with daily stock checks, monthly stocktaking and inventory reconciliations.
Investigate stock variances, unexplained losses, wastage and breakages.
Monitor stock transfers, issues and receipts to ensure accurate records.
Reconcile physical stock with system balances and investigate discrepancies.
Maintain accurate inventory records and supporting documentation.
3. Food, Beverage & Recipe Costing
Assist with recipe and menu costing, including portion sizes and yield analysis.
Monitor food and beverage consumption against expected usage.
Support portion control and adherence to approved recipes and production standards.
Identify opportunities to minimise waste and improve stock utilisation.
Work with Kitchen and F&B teams to strengthen cost awareness and accountability.
4. Purchasing & Receiving Controls
Review purchase prices and flag significant price variations.
Verify Goods Received Notes (GRNs), supplier invoices and supporting documents.
Support controls over purchasing, receiving, stock issuing and transfers.
Monitor supplier pricing and compliance with approved purchasing procedures.
Help ensure that goods received match the quantities, specifications and prices documented.
5. Reporting, Systems & Compliance
Ensure inventory and cost-related transactions are accurately and promptly recorded in the relevant systems.
Support reconciliation of inventory records and cost control balances with the General Ledger.
Prepare stock reports, cost schedules and variance analyses.
Maintain organised and complete cost control documentation.
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate records and schedules.
6. Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
Collaborate with operational teams to improve stock accountability and cost awareness.
Communicate findings clearly and follow up on identified discrepancies.
Support practical measures to reduce unnecessary expenditure and operational waste.
Contribute ideas that strengthen cost control…