Job Description

Job Advert Summary

We are recruiting for a seasoned Store Manager. Overall responsibility is to ensure correct and timeous management of Unit's stock levels. The Store Manager will receive goods from suppliers, and ensure goods are stored correctly and appropriately, track the movement of goods and will be be responsible for all paperwork relating to the receiving and dispatching of goods.



Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5 000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs and human capital specialists to hygiene experts.



We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. We customise our catering and services according to their needs. Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations.



We have a country-wide footprint with our head office in Johannesburg, and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein.

Minimum Requirements

Skills and Competencies

Good knowledge of the catering environment Good knowledge of Health and Safety policies and processes relevant to the catering industry Strong judgement and problem solving skills Excellent people skills Strong interpersonal and communicative skills (verbal and written) Flexibility with regards to working hours Attention to detail Client service orientated Business management principles Fully computer literate Able to handle with multifaceted issues for problem solving Able to operate with little Supervision Flexible in terms of working hours (shifts & weekends)

Qualifications

National Senior Certificate (Matric) Minimum of 5 years as a Store Manager in catering inviroment Computer literacy Advanced MS Excel and MS Word Proven costing & stock control/store keeping experience is essential. Financial acumen Excellent people and customer service skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Administer the ordering of all food, resale and beverage items Monitor and maintain stock levels of food, beverages, and supplies. Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile discrepancies. Ensure proper rotation of stock (FIFO - First In, First Out). Receive deliveries and verify quantities against purchase orders. Inspect goods for quality, freshness, and compliance with standards. Report and return damaged or incorrect items. Maintain accurate records of inventory movement and usage. Track expiry dates and manage waste or spoilage. Ensure storeroom is clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations. Label and categorize items for easy access. Implement security measures to prevent theft or loss. Use inventory management software or systems. Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Participate in audits and implement corrective actions as needed. Receive all the stock from the suppliers according to Feedem policies & procedures Issuing of all stock in the fridges, freezers, dry store & chemical store as per company spec with regards to portion size / quantity and in specified times Ensuring costing of stock/meals & functions is done timely, accurately & on a daily basis Receive all invoices on a daily basis - Conduct stock takes weekly Maintaining high quality hygiene as per Feedem standards Plan for consecutive days to make sure all stock is available and report unavailability of stock Ensure that all the storerooms, fridges and freezers are cleaned and all products are stacked and date marked correctly at all times Manage all wastage and leftovers Do proper handovers when necessary Build and maintain supplier and client relationships Maintain the safe keeping and protecting of all products & equipment in store room To report and where possible, take action about customer complaints and compliments Ensure stock rotation is in place Report on product quality Develop a relationship with suppliers and source best price * Develop tools budget and manage/reduce repair spend/cost