University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
DUE: 08 MAR 2024
COST CONTROLLER: SUPPORT SERVICES; CATERING SERVICES (2 POSTS) UZ VN
HOTEL AND LEISURE PVT LTD (1 POST)
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate must be able to:
Verify delivery notes to bin cards in stores.
Determine through the Storesman the economic order quantities.
Check the bin cards on a daily basis for physical accuracy.
Reconcile issues and stock consumption to actual sales on a daily basis.
To carry out monthly stock take and produce reports.
Monitor closely the movement of stock from stores to the user sub-departments
– kitchens and hostels.
Produce ordering charts for the kitchens and halls of residence.
Prepare budgets and control monthly for the Department in liaison with Catering
Supervisors and Assistant Accountant.
Produce cash flow statement every month and upon request from Management.
Verify daily revenue analysis and quotations made by the Department.
To spot check bin areas, cold rooms, chef’s pantry, wash up areas for pilferages
and wastage.
Ensure menu costing and price reviews as guided by management and changes in
macro environment.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree/Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management/ Culinary Arts/Food
and Beverage Supervision
A Degree in Accounting and or Finance/ HND in Accounting and Finance or
equivalent
A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
At least 2 years working experience as a Cost Controller or as Food and Beverage
Controller or Book keeper in the Hospitality Industry or related industry.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be
accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full name; place, date of
birth, I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic and professional qualifications, all certified.
Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers,
names and addresses of three contactable referees. Applications should be hand delivered
to Office No. 129, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
Deputy Registrar
Human Resources Department
University of Zimbabwe
P.O Box MP 167
HARARE
Closing date of receipt of applications is Friday 08 March 2024
`The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore men and
women are equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.