Control of expenses

Description

Monitor and maintain effective cost controls, in regards to efficiencies, waste, overtime and staffing. Assessing excesses and strives for efficiency and productivity.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 20 occupations
  • Optional in 24 occupations
  • Total: 44 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 5 (Service and sales workers)

Essential for

  • Quantity surveyor
    Quantity surveyors have under their helm complete management of the cost involved in building and construction projects from the inception of the project until the delivery. They s…
  • Chef
    Chefs are culinary professionals with a flair for creativity and innovation to provide a unique gastronomic experience. Includes banqueting chef.Includes people performing training…
  • Customer service representative
    Customer service representatives handle complaints and are responsible for maintaining overall goodwill between an organisation and its customers. They manage data regarding custom…
  • Head waiter/head waitress
    Head waiters/waitresses manage the food and beverage service in a hospitality outlet or unit. They are responsible for the customer's experience. Head waiters/waitresses coordinate…
  • Food production planner
    Food production planners prepare production plans, evaluate all the variables in the process and strive to ensure that production objectives be achieved. Duties The duties of a foo…
  • Domestic housekeeper
    Domestic housekeepers are responsible for all the household activities in a private house. They oversee and execute duties according to the needs of the employer such as cooking, c…
  • Leather raw materials purchasing manager
    Leather raw materials purchasing managers plan and purchase supplies of hides, skins, wet-blue or crust in coordination with the production requirements. They negotiate processes a…
  • Cost analyst
    Cost analysts prepare regular costs, budgeting analyses and reports in order to contribute to the overall cost planning and forecasting activities of a business. They review and re…
  • Cook
    Cooks prepare meals and food items according to recipes created by the company or establishment by which they are employed. They perform all duties necessary to ensure that a…
  • Retail department manager
    Retail department managers are responsible for activities and staff in a section in a store. Other titles The following job titles also refer to retail department manager: general …
  • Food production manager
    Food production managers oversee and monitor production and have overall responsibility for staffing and related issues. Hence, they have a detailed knowledge of the manufacturing …
  • Supermarket manager
    Supermarket managers are responsible for activities and staff in a supermarket. Other titles The following job titles also refer to supermarket manager: discount supermarket manage…
  • Shop supervisor
    Shop supervisors are responsible for the smooth operation of stores according to regulations and company policy. They oversee business activities such budgets, inventory and custom…
  • Venue director
    Venue directors plan and manage conference, banqueting and venue operations in a hospitality establishment to reflect clients' needs. They are responsible for promotional events, c…
  • Warehouse worker
    Warehouse workers execute the accurate handling, packing and storage of materials in a warehouse. They receive goods, label them, check quality, store the goods and document any da…
  • Project manager
    Project managers ensure that a project is completed on time, within budget, and that its objectives are met. They oversee the project, manage the team, ensure the most efficient…
  • Retail entrepreneur
    Retail entrepreneurs organise business processes and concepts in his/her personally owned business. Duties The duties of a retail entrepreneur include, but are nit limited to: Mana…
  • Checkout supervisor
    Checkout supervisors oversee cashiers in department stores and other big stores. They schedule appropriate workers and ensure that customers are met with strong customer service, e…
  • Restaurant manager
    Restaurant managers are in charge of managing food and beverage operations in the kitchen and other food and beverage outlets or units in a hospitality establishment. Other titles …
  • Rental manager
    Rental managers supervise the activities of a rental office or station and its staff. Other titles The following job titles also refer to rental manager: assistant rental coordinat…

Optional for

  • Land-based machinery technician
    Land-based machinery technicians maintain, overhaul and repair agricultural equipment and machinery. Other titles The following job titles also refer to land-based machinery t…
  • Baker
    Bakers make a wide range of breads, pastries, and other baked goods. They follow all the processes from receipt and storage of raw materials, preparation of raw materials for …
  • Manufacturing cost estimator
    Manufacturing cost estimators collect and analyse data to evaluate the money, materials, labour and time required for manufacturing processes. They conduct analyses to identify (al…
  • Chocolatier
    Chocolatiers make confectionery products with chocolate. They perform activities such as examination, feeling, and tasting of ground chocolate paste. Such analysis leads them to as…
  • Butcher
    Butchers order, inspect and buy meat to prepare it and sell it as consumable meat products. They perform activities such as cutting, trimming, boning, tying, and grinding beef, por…
  • Production supervisor
    A production supervisor plays a vital role in overseeing the operations and activities within a manufacturing or production facility. They are responsible for coordinating and mana…
  • Oenologist
    An Oenologist (also spelled enologist) is a wine scientist or expert who specializes in the study, production, and quality control of wine. Oenologists oversee the technical and sc…
  • Distillery supervisor
    Distillery supervisors coordinate the production processes comprised in the production of spirits and manage the workers engaged in the process. They verify distilled liq…
  • Brewmaster
    A Brewmaster is a highly skilled professional responsible for overseeing the brewing process of beer from start to finish. Combining scientific knowledge with artistry, Brewmasters…
  • Data centre operator
    Data centre operators maintain computer operations within the data centre. They manage daily activities within the centre to solve problems, maintain the system availability, and e…
  • Diet cook
    Diet cooks prepare and present meals according to special dietary or nutrition needs. Duties The duties of a diet cook include, but are not limited to: Preparing food items…
  • Master coffee roaster
    Master coffee roasters design new coffee styles and ensure the quality of blends and recipes pragmatically. They write blending formulas to guide workers who prepare coffee blends …
  • Fish cook
    Fish cooks are responsible for the cooking, garnishing and sauce making for the fish courses with the exception of deep fried fish and grilled fish, done by the grill…
  • Grill cook
    Grill cooks prepare and present meat, vegetables and fish using grill equipment such as grills and rotisseries. Duties The duties of a grill cook include, but are not limited…
  • Yeast distiller
    Yeast distillers extract alcohol from yeast to use it in the manufacture of distilled liquors. They weigh yeast quantities and gauge temperature to determine adequate conditions fo…
  • Operations manager
    Operations managers plan, oversee and coordinate the daily operations of production of goods and provision of services. They also formulate and implement company policies and plan …
  • Animal feed supervisor
    Animal feed supervisors supervise the manufacturing process of animal feeds. They control quality, take samples for labs, follow up on lab results and take measures according to th…
  • Vermouth manufacturer
    Vermouth manufacturers perform all the production processes required to produce vermouth. They mix ingredients and botanicals with wine and other spirits. They perform maceration, …
  • Cider master
    A Cider Master is a skilled craftsperson who oversees the production of cider, blending traditional techniques with modern processes to create high-quality beverages from fermented…
  • Personal stylist
    Personal stylists assist their clients in making fashion choices. They advise on the latest fashion trends in clothing, jewellery and accessories and help their clients choose the …
  • Production engineer
    A Production Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective production of goods. They act…
  • Miller
    Millers tend mills to grind cereal crops to obtain flour. They regulate the flow of materials that go into mills and adjust the grind to a specified fineness. They…
  • Malt master
    Malt masters evaluate and grade different malts on a sensory basis for brewing purposes. They assess the look, the smell, and the taste of raw materials and unfinished products…
  • Confectioner
    Confectioners make a varied range of cakes, candies and other confectionery items for industrial purposes or for direct selling. Other titles The following job titles also refer to…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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