The role aims to be recognized as a trusted finance team member. This role supports the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.

Analyzes Food and Beverage costs and control factors to ensure the implementation of cost-effective measures throughout the Food and Beverage department. Prepares various reports, including daily flash food cost report and conducts weekly meetings to keep departments and directors apprised of trends and cost factors. Plans and directs actions to be performed to correct activities harmful to the profitability of hotel food and beverage department. Receives and consolidates all cash and checks and prepares for the daily bank deposit. Maintains records of daily cash receipts and transactions.

What are we looking for?

• Prepare monthly and annual food & beverage forecasts.
• Monitor Food & Beverage expenses, costs and payroll in all Food & Beverage outlets through analysis of Profit & Loss Statements, daily sales, purchases, requisitions, and consumption. Produces a daily food cost report and identifies menu costing and control issues.
• Research, analyze and prepare various reports, analyses and studies as directed by the Food & Beverage Director and Director of Finance, including Profit and Loss statements.
• Prepare costing menus, set prices and mark-ups for Food & Beverage items.
• Assist outlet managers in the preparation of budgets, controlling of expenses, and other cost control methods.
• Develop product concepts and orientation with the executive chef.
• Monitor receiving and purchasing practices. Review ticket voids, promotions and other Food & Beverage activities to ensure proper controls are in place.
• Prepares daily bank deposit in timely manner for armored car pick-up. Prepares due backs daily for cashiers and bartenders.
• Inventories daily deposits from cashiers and bartenders. Reports immediately to the Finance Director any missing deposits or discrepancies between cash envelopes and actual deposits.
• Ensures sufficient funds are on hand for daily hotel operation. Provides change to hotel staff.
  
  
  

Generic Qualification:

Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections

• Strong problem solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
• Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
• Ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required
  
  
  

Additional Preferences:

University degree in Accounting or Finance

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Work Locations

Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Job

Finance