Food Stores Manager

Store Manager

Imperial London Hotels Group

40 hours a week (5/7 days a week Flexibility is required)

£32,090.00 Benefits Service Charge

Are you a detail-oriented, hands-on individual with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly?

We're looking for a dedicated Food Stores Manager to join our dynamic team at Imperial London Hotels. This is your chance to play a vital role in ensuring our food outlets are stocked, organised, and ready to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

At Imperial London Hotels, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our guests, and our Food Stores Operative is key to maintaining the quality and efficiency of our food operations. You'll work in a supportive, fast-moving environment where your organizational skills and proactive attitude will make a real difference. Join us and grow your career in the heart of hospitality!

Key Duties:

• As a Food Stores Operative, you'll be responsible for managing food stock levels, ensuring accurate deliveries, and maintaining a clean and organized storeroom. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Creating purchase orders for par-level stock using our bespoke software
• Receiving and checking deliveries for accuracy, quality, and damages
• Safely operating forklifts to handle deliveries (valid certification required)
• Storing food in walk-in freezers and fridges with proper stock rotation
• Performing quality control and rejecting substandard goods
• Preparing and issuing stock for internal food outlets daily
• Updating stock levels in our computer system for accurate tracking
• Assisting with regular stock checks and maintaining a tidy, pest-free storeroom
• Ensuring forklift maintenance and keeping certifications up to date
• Supporting ad hoc duties across the department or hotel as needed

Why Join Us?

At Imperial London Hotels, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our guests, and our Food Stores Operative is key to maintaining the quality and efficiency of our food operations. You'll work in a supportive, fast-moving environment where your organizational skills and proactive attitude will make a real difference. Join us and grow your career in the heart of hospitality!

Dynamic Environment: No two days are the same. You'll work in a vibrant, bustling kitchen where creativity and teamwork are essential success.

Great Location: Based in Bloomsbury, you'll be in the heart of London, working at the UK's largest hotel, Royal National Hotel (1,348 rooms) and City Sleeper (272 rooms). It's an exciting place to be, with on-site restaurants and event spaces hosting up to 700 guests.

What We're Looking For:

• We're seeking an organised, reliable, and proactive individual who thrives in a busy environment. The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience in stock management, warehousing, or food handling (hospitality experience a plus)
• Valid forklift certification (or willingness to renew)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control
• Proficiency with inventory management software or willingness to learn
• Physical ability to handle deliveries and operate equipment safely
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A team-oriented mindset with flexibility to support various tasks
• Knowledge of food safety and storage standards

Desirable (Not Essential but a Plus!):

• Level 3 Supervising Food Safety or equivalent qualification
• Proficiency in multiple languages

What you'll get in return:

• 28 Days Holiday pro-rata increasing with length of service up to 33 days
• Free meals on duty
• Uniform & dry-cleaning
• Workplace pension scheme
• £300 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee recognition
• Employee awards
• Social events
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan / Travelcard Loan
• 50% discount to friends and family in our hotels on hotel rooms & 20% discount in our restaurants (subject to availability)
• Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Bowling and Restaurant outlets
• Early Pay - Instantly access a portion of the pay you've already earned
• Shopping discounts across several high-street brands and online retailers (via Each Person)
• Nursery Scheme via Each Person (subject to eligibility)
• Mental health first aiders support & well-being
• Employee Assistance Programme- Supported by Hospitality Action

You can explore additional benefits here:

About Us:

We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company with over 185 years of history. We're rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests, and we believe that starts with the right team.

Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level and contribute to our new generation of hoteliers? Please reach out to us today!