Assistant Cost Controller
Love working with numbers? Have an eye for detail? Know that every shilling counts? This opportunity is for you!
At The Social House, we’re more than a hotel. We’re a collection of experiences, stories and spaces designed to inspire connection.
From our award-winning restaurants and vibrant events to our thoughtfully curated guest experiences, we bring together creativity, culture and exceptional hospitality.
Behind every memorable guest experience is a team that makes sure everything works seamlessly, including the numbers behind the scenes.
We’re looking for a curious, analytical and detail-oriented Assistant Cost Controller to join our Finance team and help us keep our costs in check, our stock accountable and our operations running efficiently.
If you enjoy investigating discrepancies, spotting trends, solving problems and understanding what the numbers reveal, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
Reporting to the Head Cost Controller, you’ll play an important role in protecting the hotel’s resources and supporting sound financial decision-making.
You’ll work closely with Finance, Procurement, Stores, Kitchen and Food & Beverage teams to monitor costs, analyse stock movements, investigate variances and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
This is an opportunity to turn data into insights, identify where improvements can be made and help ensure that quality and profitability go hand in hand.
Your mission? Keep an eye on the details, question the variances and help every shilling work smarter.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Cost Monitoring & Analysis
Monitor food, beverage and operational costs against budgets and targets.
Analyse daily and monthly cost of sales, consumption and stock movements.
Investigate unusual cost variations and highlight trends that require attention.
Prepare cost control reports that support informed business decisions.
Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency without compromising quality.
2. Stock Control & Reconciliation
Assist with daily stock checks, monthly stocktaking and inventory reconciliations.
Investigate stock variances, unexplained losses, wastage and breakages.
Monitor stock transfers, issues and receipts to ensure accurate records.
Reconcile physical stock with system balances and investigate discrepancies.
Maintain accurate inventory records and supporting documentation.
3. Food, Beverage & Recipe Costing
Assist with recipe and menu costing, including portion sizes and yield analysis.
Monitor food and beverage consumption against expected usage.
Support portion control and adherence to approved recipes and production standards.
Identify opportunities to minimise waste and improve stock utilisation.
Work with Kitchen and F&B teams to strengthen cost awareness and accountability.
4. Purchasing & Receiving Controls
Review purchase prices and flag significant price variations.
Verify Goods Received Notes (GRNs), supplier invoices and supporting documents.
Support controls over purchasing, receiving, stock issuing and transfers.
Monitor supplier pricing and compliance with approved purchasing procedures.
Help ensure that goods received match the quantities, specifications and prices documented.
5. Reporting, Systems & Compliance
Ensure inventory and cost-related transactions are accurately and promptly recorded in the relevant systems.
Support reconciliation of inventory records and cost control balances with the General Ledger.
Prepare stock reports, cost schedules and variance analyses.
Maintain organised and complete cost control documentation.
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate records and schedules.
6. Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
Collaborate with operational teams to improve stock accountability and cost awareness.
Communicate findings clearly and follow up on identified discrepancies.
Support practical measures to reduce unnecessary expenditure and operational waste.
Contribute ideas that strengthen cost control processes and improve efficiency.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
You should be comfortable working with numbers, asking questions and looking beyond the obvious.
Our ideal candidate will have:
A Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management or a related field.
CPA(K) Part I or above is an added advantage.
1–2 years’ experience in Cost Control, Inventory Control, Accounts or a related finance role, preferably in hospitality.
An understanding of food and beverage costing, stock reconciliation and inventory management.
Knowledge of variance analysis and basic financial controls.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with SUN Financial, Materials Control or similar hospitality accounting and inventory systems is an added advantage.
Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work collaboratively with Finance and operational teams.
The Kind of Person We’re Looking For
At The Social House, we value people who are curious, accountable and committed to doing things well.
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
A number detective: You notice unusual figures and enjoy finding out what is behind them.
Detail-driven: You understand that small discrepancies can have a big impact.
Analytical: You can interpret information, identify patterns and recommend practical solutions.
Cost-conscious: You understand the value of controlling waste and using resources responsibly.
Proactive: You don't just report problems; you help uncover their causes.
Organised: You keep accurate records and stay on top of deadlines.
Collaborative: You can work with different teams to turn findings into action.
Eager to grow: You’re ready to learn, build your expertise and develop your career in finance and cost control.
Why Join The Social House?
We believe great hospitality starts with great people who care about what they do.
When you join The Social House, you’ll become part of a creative and collaborative team where curiosity, accountability and attention to detail help us deliver exceptional experiences.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Build practical experience in hospitality cost and inventory control.
Develop your skills in costing, reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis.
Work alongside experienced finance and operational professionals.
Contribute ideas that support waste reduction, operational efficiency and profitability.
Grow your career within one of Nairobi’s distinctive lifestyle hospitality brands.
Ready to Make Every Shilling Count?
If you love numbers, enjoy solving problems and want to understand what drives costs behind the scenes of a busy hospitality business, this is your chance to make an impact.
Bring your curiosity, analytical mindset and eye for detail to The Social House.
Apply now and help us turn numbers into smarter decisions!
The Social House is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a workplace where people are treated with dignity, performance is pursued with integrity and every team member contributes meaningfully to the success of the hotel.