Due to our continued success, the Xara collection is looking for a new Food & Beverage Cost Controller to join our fantastic team.

The group’s diversified portfolio comprises a luxury boutique hotel; The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux nestled in the walls of Mdina, our One Michelin star and multiple award-winning restaurant de Mondion, the family-friendly Trattoria AD 1530, the chic OKA’s at the Villa, Rosami at The Villa, the Historical Medina restaurant, Xara Catering which is our means of extending the Xara experience beyond our brick and mortar properties, sustainable gurus at Xara Gardens, and last but definitely not least, our exclusive venue The Xara Lodge.

The Xara collection is defined by the passion and commitment of our talented team. Understanding that luxury lies not only in the elegant décor or great cuisine but also in the perfect execution of simple tasks where every detail counts, is what sets the Xara collection apart

As a Food & Beverage Cost controller, you will work collaboratively with various department managers to analyse Food & Beverage costs and maximize profitability whilst minimizing waste.

You will be responsible for the short and long term planning of the Food & Beverage controlling and pricing aspects. You will help maintaining a suitable inventory of food and beverage items for the entire collection as well as actively take part in engineering the menu in terms of pricing

- Effectively controlling the Food & Beverage Cost

- Prepare variance analysis and communicate with relevant parties

- Check and verified voids, discounts and complimentary items in the POS systems

- Check the cost of sales in all F&B outlets and ensure that the costs are within budget

- Check the menu pricing on the POS system and ensure the correct prices are loaded

- Responsible for preparing daily Food & Beverage and monthly cost reports and distribute to management

- Participate in stock tacking at the outlets

- Coordinate with restaurant management and finance to sort out issues pertaining to Food & Beverage

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Good analytics and reporting skills.

· Experience with Accounting System, POS Systems and cost and inventory systems.

· Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment.

· Have a high-level attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork

This is an opportunity for you to work in an exciting, fast-paced industry!