Food Store Manager

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Food Store Manager

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Imperial London Hotels

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Store ManagerImperial London Hotels Group40 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 for success.

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 and 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 and 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 and well-being

Employee Assistance Programme- Supported by Hospitality Action

About UsWe 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Hospitality

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