Would you be interested in joining one of Malta’s leading leisure and hospitality attractions as a Cost Controller, supporting food & beverage operations and retail activities through effective cost management, inventory control, and profitability analysis? This opportunity offers hands-on exposure to food and beverage costing, stock management, budgeting, reporting, and operational performance within a dynamic hospitality environment.
What is expected of you?
- Monitor and control food, beverage, and operational costs across the organisation
- Calculate menu costs and support pricing strategies to achieve targeted profit margins
- Review and update menu pricing based on supplier costs and market fluctuations
- Monitor inventory levels and stock movement across food & beverage operations and the Aquarium Retail Shop
- Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies
- Investigate stock variances and implement corrective actions where required
- Support inventory control procedures to minimise wastage, losses, and operational inefficiencies
- Analyse food and beverage costs, identify trends, and recommend cost-saving initiatives
- Prepare regular cost control reports and present findings to management
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and operational cost planning
- Collaborate with chefs and operational teams to optimise menu performance and profitability
- Analyse sales trends, menu mix, and product performance to support commercial decision-making
- Maintain accurate costing, inventory, and stock control records
- Support audits, stock investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
What are you expected to bring?
- Approximately 2+ years of experience in cost control, inventory management, stock control, or a similar role
- Experience within food & beverage, hospitality, catering, retail, or related industries
- Strong understanding of inventory management principles and stock control processes
- Knowledge of food and beverage costing methodologies would be considered an asset
- Experience conducting stock counts, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems
- Experience with Materials Control, Simphony POS, or similar platforms would be considered advantageous
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with operational teams
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to join a well-established and unique hospitality and leisure environment
- Hands-on involvement in cost optimisation and operational performance initiatives
- Exposure to both food & beverage and retail operations
- Collaborative working environment with close interaction across multiple departments
- Professional development opportunities within finance and operations
- The chance to make a direct impact on profitability, efficiency, and business performance
If you are looking to further develop your career in cost control, inventory management, and operational finance within a dynamic hospitality environment, we would love to hear from you.