Cost Controller

Job Description

The Cost Controller monitors food, beverage, operating and inventory costs, ensuring accurate records and compliance with hotel financial procedures. Typical requirements include previous experience in hotel finance, cost control or accounting; strong Excel and reporting skills; attention to detail; and familiarity with inventory, purchasing and stock-taking processes. Knowledge of Spanish and English is useful, while experience with hospitality finance systems is an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to investigate variances, prepare regular cost reports, support budget control, coordinate with kitchen, purchasing and food-and-beverage teams, and maintain accurate documentation. Reliability, discretion, organisation and the ability to meet deadlines in a busy luxury-resort environment are essential.

Company Info

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is a luxury resort on Tenerife’s west coast, operated under Marriott International’s Ritz-Carlton brand. Set within a large landscaped estate overlooking the Atlantic, the resort combines upscale accommodation with restaurants, wellness facilities, golf, beaches and extensive leisure amenities. Its service culture is centred on personalised guest care, refined hospitality and high operational standards. Employees work across accommodation, food and beverage, finance, events, recreation and guest services, often in a multinational environment. As part of Marriott International, the property provides access to a global hospitality network, structured brand standards and potential career mobility. The Cost Controller supports the financial discipline behind the resort’s complex hotel and restaurant operations, working closely with department leaders to protect profitability while maintaining the quality expected from a Ritz-Carlton property.

Destination Guide

Spain’s islands offer varied hospitality opportunities, particularly in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, wellness, events and marine activities. Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Mallorca, Ibiza, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura have strong seasonal demand, although larger resorts also recruit year-round. Island culture blends Spanish traditions with local food, music, festivals and a relaxed social lifestyle. Warm weather, outdoor activities and coastal living are major attractions, but rents and transport costs can be high in popular areas. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens generally need only registration and a Spanish tax or social-security number to work. Non-EU candidates normally require an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment; requirements depend on nationality and contract. Relocating employees should arrange accommodation, health coverage, a bank account and local registration. Spanish is valuable for daily life and workplace integration, while English is widely used in tourism. Seasonal contracts may include meals, accommodation or staff discounts, but these benefits should be confirmed directly.