JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa - Assistant F&B Cost Controller

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa,

in Chania, Crete

is looking for an enthusiastic

Assistant F&B Cost Controller

The JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa emerges from the balanced synthesis of Crete’s unique, pre-existing natural elements, and JW Marriott’s curated approach to elegant, quiet luxury, purposed to nourish the guest’s mind, body and spirit and to guide them to find mindfulness through a relaxing and revitalizing experience. Nestled in Chania, Greece, the resort stands out for its concept of offering everything a guest needs, in order for them to focus on themselves and reconnect to their whole self, their loved ones, and the beauty around them.

Love what you do even more:

At JW Marriott, treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we treat our associates. Because we believe it takes people who genuinely love what they do to create a truly extraordinary experience. That’s The JW Treatment.

ROLE FUNCTIONS

• Support the F&B Cost Control Manager in monitoring daily food and beverage costs, ensuring accurate and timely data entry across all outlets.
• Assist in reviewing purchase requests, verifying specifications, quantities, and pricing before submission to procurement.
• Track and reconcile receiving reports, transfer slips, and outlet consumption records to maintain accurate inventory figures.
• Conduct routine spot checks in storerooms, kitchens, and bars to verify stock levels, usage patterns, and adherence to control procedures.
• Help analyze variances between actual costs and budgeted or theoretical costs, preparing initial summaries or findings for management review.
• Maintain and update recipe costing sheets and POS item mappings, ensuring pricing accuracy and alignment with current cost structures.
• Monitor wastage logs, breakage reports, and promotional activities, highlighting irregularities or trends that may require managerial attention.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly cost reports, dashboards, or key metrics for the Cost Control Manager and senior leadership.
• Coordinate with storekeepers, outlet managers, and the finance team to resolve discrepancies in invoices, inventory counts, or documentation.
• Support periodic stocktakes by organizing count sheets, participating in counts, and performing basic reconciliations afterward.
• Ensure compliance with company cost control policies and procedures, helping reinforce correct processes across F&B departments.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying small inefficiencies and suggesting practical adjustments in day-to-day controls.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in procurement/purchasing or cost control within the hospitality industry.
• Proficient in MS Office and other relevant software.(Soft 1)
• Good knowledge of the English language.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing activities
• Excellent working environment
• Being part of Marriott & SWOT Hospitality family