Alfrick Juma

Experienced and results-oriented Food & Beverage Controller with over 10 years of combined experience in food and beverage control, accounting, stock control and hospitality operations. Currently working as a Food & Beverage Controller at Marble Arch Hotel, Nairobi, with previous experience as an F&B Controller at Laikiana Resort & Lodges, Accounts Assistant at Fish Eagles, Naivasha, and Stock Controller at PCEA Kikuyu Hospital. Strong practical knowledge of food and beverage cost control, stocktaking, inventory reconciliation, variance analysis, POS verification, purchasing and receiving controls, consumption monitoring, wastage control and management reporting.

Holds CPA Part II, studied at Hekima Education Centre, Ngong, and experienced with Hotel Star and Hotel Plus.

Food & Beverage Controller - Marble Arch Hotel - Nairobi

(2026-02)

• Monitor daily food and beverage costs against approved departmental targets.
• Conduct physical stock counts and reconcile physical stock with system balances.
• Analyse food and beverage cost percentages and identify causes of favourable and unfavourable variances.
• Verify that all food and beverage sales are correctly posted in the hotel POS system.
• Review guest bills, voids, discounts, complimentary items, transfers and adjustments for accuracy and authorization.
• Monitor daily consumption against sales and investigate unusual consumption patterns and stock variances.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef, Storekeeper, Purchasing and F&B teams to ensure accurate stock movements and system updates.
• Verify receiving documents, invoices, purchase orders and goods received records.
• Monitor wastage, spoilage, breakages, staff meals and complimentary items.
• Assist with recipe and menu costing and portion-control monitoring.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly F&B cost-control reports for management.
• Recommend corrective measures to reduce wastage, stock losses and unnecessary costs.

Accounts Assistant - Fish Eagles - Naivasha

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Assisted with daily accounting and financial administration.
• Assisted in reconciliation of sales, payments and supporting documents.
• Maintained accurate financial and accounting records.
• Assisted with preparation of financial reports and schedules.
• Supported invoice verification and documentation.
• Assisted in monitoring expenses and maintaining proper accounting controls.
• Worked with operational departments to ensure accurate financial information.

Stock Controller - PCEA Kikuyu Hospital

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

• Managed stock records and monitored inventory levels.
• Conducted regular physical stock counts and reconciliations.
• Received and verified supplies against delivery documentation.
• Maintained accurate records of stock receipts, issues and transfers.
• Investigated discrepancies between physical stock and recorded balances.
• Monitored stock usage and identified unusual consumption.
• Prepared stock reports for management.
• Supported internal controls aimed at minimizing stock losses, wastage and discrepancies.

Food & Beverage Controller - Laikiana Resort & Lodges

(2015-01 - 2020-12)

• Controlled food and beverage costs and monitored departmental performance against set targets.
• Conducted physical stocktaking and reconciled stock balances.
• Analysed food and beverage consumption against sales.
• Investigated stock variances and recommended corrective action.
• Monitored daily stock movements between Stores, Kitchen, Bar and other F&B outlets.
• Verified food and beverage deliveries against invoices and receiving documents.
• Monitored wastage, breakages, spoilage and other stock losses.
• Assisted with recipe costing, menu costing and portion control.
• Verified sales postings and monitored F&B outlet revenue.
• Prepared periodic food and beverage cost reports for management.
• Worked closely with Chef, Storekeeper, Purchasing and F&B teams to maintain effective cost-control procedures.

Certified Public Accountants (CPA) - Accounting - Hekima Education Centre (2011-01 - 2014-12)