Cost Control Supervisor

Job Description

The Cost Control Supervisor monitors hotel purchasing, receiving, inventory, food and beverage costs, stock movement, invoices, and financial variances. Candidates should have hospitality cost-control or accounting experience, strong Excel and reporting skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with hotel finance systems. Knowledge of inventory procedures, supplier documentation, month-end closing, and F&B operations is typically required. The successful candidate is expected to maintain accurate records, investigate discrepancies, prepare regular cost reports, support audits, and work closely with Finance, Procurement, Stores, and Culinary teams. Reliability, confidentiality, communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a busy luxury-hotel environment are essential.

Company Info

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is a luxury hotel operated by Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located in Business Bay near Downtown Dubai, the hotel is known for its distinctive twin-tower design, extensive accommodation, restaurants, lounges, meetings and events facilities, spa services, and high-volume international operations. As part of the JW Marriott brand, it focuses on refined service, thoughtful guest experiences, and professional hospitality standards. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured procedures, training opportunities, and access to Marriott’s global career network. The hotel employs teams across finance, food and beverage, rooms, engineering, events, sales, and guest services. Cost-control professionals support the property’s financial performance by protecting margins, improving purchasing and inventory accuracy, and ensuring operational departments follow company controls.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is a prosperous Gulf destination with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, finance, technology, and construction. Dubai offers an international lifestyle, modern infrastructure, beaches, shopping, dining, desert activities, and a large expatriate community. The culture combines Islamic traditions with a cosmopolitan workplace; respectful dress, punctuality, and awareness of local customs are important. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are warm and generally more comfortable. Most foreign employees require an employment visa and residency permit sponsored by their employer. Companies commonly arrange medical checks, Emirates ID processing, and sometimes accommodation, transport, meals, or insurance, depending on the contract. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, housing, airfare, working hours, leave, and visa terms before relocating. Dubai’s living costs can be high, especially for rent, so benefits and location should be considered carefully.