Fairmont Mount Kenya has been consistently ranked among the world鈥檚 finest, earning a spot on the 2024 Travel + Leisure 500 list and being recognized as one of the top destinations in Africa. It has also been featured by Cond茅 Nast Traveler as one of Africa鈥檚 top destinations. In addition, the hotel has been honored as Africa鈥檚 Leading Hotel by the World Travel Awards for the fourth consecutive year, most recently in 2025.
The role is responsible for ensuring strong financial control over inventory, purchasing, receiving, storage, and usage of goods, particularly within Food & Beverage and General Stores. The position safeguards profitability by monitoring costs, auditing transactions, verifying pricing and quantities, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and hotel operating procedures.
The role provides accurate cost data to the Accounting & Control team and Department Heads to support daily operations, budgeting, and profit center management. It ensures that materials management systems are properly used, variances are investigated, and corrective actions are implemented.
1. Cost Control & Reporting
Prepare daily and monthly cost reports (e.g., Food & Beverage Actual vs Potential).
Provide cost summaries for financial reporting.
Analyze General Stores issues against budget.
Collate and journalize month-end inventory figures.
2. Inventory Management & Audit
Audit inventory transactions and authorize adjustments.
Participate in month-end and periodic stocktakes.
Reconcile inventory variances and obtain explanations.
Maintain records for non-system inventory transactions (banquets, cocktails, buffets).
Monitor inventory turnover and par stock levels.
3. Purchasing & Receiving Control
Compare purchase orders with authorized purchase requests.
Audit receiving variance reports (price and quantity variances).
Conduct market surveys to ensure competitive pricing.
Spot check purchase orders against market lists.
Verify quality of items received against specifications.
4. Food & Beverage Cost Monitoring
Verify recipes, yield tables, and standard pricing tables.
Check portion control and outlet recipe accuracy.
Audit liquor handling, pouring brands, minibar controls.
Investigate spoilage and wastage reports.
5. Asset & Equipment Control
Maintain records of Operating Equipment and FF&E.
Coordinate periodic and annual equipment inventories.
Track movement and status of FF&E items.
6. Compliance & Systems Control
Monitor accuracy of data entered in Materials Management systems.
Ensure proper use of units of measure and brand information.
Audit operating procedures (purchasing, receiving, storing, preparation).
Ensure compliance with accounting principles.
7. Training & Supervision
Train and guide ambassadors in Materials Management procedures.
Support team development and operational efficiency.
Supervise and demonstrate proper processes where required.