Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
To serve the needs of the business, our guests and our colleagues by ensuring the effective management of all the financial matters of the hotel. To make sure the hotel maximizes the control of revenue and operating cost.
As a member of the finance department, this role is responsible for ensuring that all the financial affairs of the hotel are conducted to the highest standards of honesty and integrity. High ethical standards are necessary to maintain both competitive advantage and the pride and confidence of our associates, and to provide quality products and services to customers and clients.
At Minor Hotel Zambia Limited, we are proud to represent our hotel and our country to guests from all over the world. We treat our guests and our colleagues with respect and work hard together to deliver the highest quality of service to all.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Inventory and Stock Management:
• Systematically collect and consolidate stock reports from various outlets and departments to maintain an accurate inventory of all food and beverage items.
• Lead monthly stock audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
• Proactively analyze inventory data to pinpoint slow-moving items, devising strategies to reduce waste and improve turnover rates.
Financial Analysis and Cost Reporting:
• Prepare precise daily cost reports for food and beverage operations, highlighting cost variances and potential areas for efficiency improvements.
• Conduct regular audits of food reporting processes to ensure data accuracy, liaising with the culinary team to rectify any discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the Chef to align on cost-saving measures and budget adherence strategies.
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• Sales Analysis and Pricing Strategy:
• Evaluate sales performance of food and beverage items, using data-driven insights to influence menu pricing and promotional strategies.
• Review and refine the pricing policy regularly to ensure it aligns with market trends, customer expectations, and business objectives.
• Provide detailed reports and recommendations on pricing adjustments to maximize profitability while maintaining competitive pricing.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
• Foster a collaborative working relationship with the culinary and operations teams to streamline cost control processes.
• Engage with various department heads to ensure cohesive financial strategies and transparency across all levels of F&B operations.
• Present regular updates and insights to senior management, supporting strategic decision-making processes.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
• Understands the business environment, and the strategic objectives and challenges of the overall company operation.
• Processes information intelligently and analytically, leading to well-informed judgements and logical and coherent conclusions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to make contact with all levels within the company and each business unit

HOW YOU CAN SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE
Within Minor International, the top-performing people who do this job always demonstrate the following attitude:
• Working with Others:
• They always try to anticipate and exceed the needs of customers and colleagues
• They use their own initiative and good judgement to solve problems in a calm and efficient way
• They enjoy working with others to achieve common goals. They volunteer as required to ensure the success of the team
• They act with personal professionalism and integrity at all times
• Taking Responsibility:
• They always conduct business honestly and fairly. They keep sensitive information confidential.
• They can prioritize their workload effectively and be organized and structured at work
• They manages their time and pay attention to detail. They know their jobs and are able to work without close supervision.
• They display a positive attitude, even under pressure. They personally check their work to ensure its accuracy.
• Delivering Results:
• They are committed to meeting and exceeding all performance standards
• They constantly look to develop their own professional skills and abilities
• They perform job tasks in line with established policies and procedures
• They always try to provide a top-quality experience to all our guests.

CONFIDENTIALITY
The company requires that you will not either during or after your employment divulge any information about the company or its customers and guests to any third party without written authorization from their manager.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting, ZICA, ACCA, CIMA Level 2 or related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in cost control management
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial reporting, inventory management, and data analysis.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with industry-standard financial software.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Additional Information
Should be a ZICA Member
Full grade twelve school certificate
Three traceable referees with mobile numbers and emails
Closing date: 4th August 2024
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