Food Stock Controller

Join Race Coast KwaZulu Natal as Food Stock Controller - Be Part of Our Exciting Journey!

Race Coast is seeking X2 Food Stock Controller who will be responsible for the accurate receiving, storage, issuing, counting and control of food inventory, ensuring that all stock movements are properly recorded and accounted for. The role supports effective food cost and inventory management across daily operations, race days, hospitality and events.

Location Hollywoodbets Greyville

Employment Type Full-Time

Experience 2-3 years relevant experience in stock control, inventory, stores, receiving or a related environment, preferably within F&B, hospitality, catering, retail or high-volume events.

Department: Food and Beverage

What You'll Do

Receiving & Storage Control

· Receive and verify food deliveries against approved purchase orders, delivery notes and supporting documentation.

· Check quantities, quality, condition, temperatures where applicable, and expiry/best-before dates before stock is accepted.

· Identify and report shortages, damaged goods, incorrect products or other delivery discrepancies immediately.

· Ensure stock is correctly stored, labelled, secured and rotated in accordance with FIFO/FEFO and food safety requirements.

Stock Issues, Transfers & Returns

• Issue food stock only against approved requisitions and ensure all issues are accurately recorded.
• Control and document stock transfers between stores, kitchens, venues and other authorised locations.
• Verify and process stock returned following race days, hospitality functions and events.
• Ensure there is no uncontrolled stock movement and that all movements are supported by the required documentation and system transactions.

Stock Counts & Inventory Accuracy

• Conduct scheduled, opening, closing, spot and event-related physical stock counts accurately and within required timelines.
• Work with Kitchen, Operations and relevant supervisors during stock counts where required and ensure appropriate verification/sign-off.
• Maintain accurate stock-on-hand information and identify discrepancies between physical and system stock.
• Participate in recounts and verification exercises where material discrepancies are identified.

Stock Monitoring, Variances & Cost Control

• Monitor stock levels and identify overstocking, shortages, slow-moving stock, expiry risks and unusual consumption patterns.
• Assist with the investigation of stock variances, wastage, spoilage, breakages and other inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure wastage, damaged and expired stock is appropriately documented, authorised and accounted for.
• Escalate recurring or unexplained stock discrepancies and provide accurate information to support food cost, COS and GP management.

Systems, Controls, Event & Race Day Support

• Ensure food inventory transactions and supporting documentation are accurately recorded on GAAP Unity or other approved systems.
• Prepare, issue, control and receive stock for race days, hospitality and events, including opening and closing counts.
• Assist with post-event reconciliation, spot checks and variance investigation.
• Comply with approved F&B stock-control SOPs and provide stock information and documentation to management, Finance and Audit when required.

What You’ll Need

· Standard 10/ Grade 12/ Matric Equivalent

· Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office

· Experience with POS, inventory and stock management systems.

· Relevant certificate or qualification in Stock Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Hospitality or a related field

· 2-3 years relevant experience in stock control, inventory, stores, receiving or a related environment, preferably within F&B, hospitality, catering, retail or high-volume events.

What We’re Looking For

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with team members and management. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Proactive: Should be proactive in all aspects. Goal and deadline driven with the ability to see out tasks till completion.
• Attention to Detail: Showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking and following processes and tasks; maintaining responsibility over tasks and ability to identify irregularities.
• Problem Solving: Identify, analyses, organize and solve problems and issues in a timely and effective manner. Anticipate problems, identify root causes and take corrective action.
• Accountability: Follows through and delivers results despite obstacles. Admits errors and takes corrective action to avoid repetition. Approaches own work with dedication and a high sense of responsibility.
• Service Excellence: Primary focus of one’s actions. Follows up on requests timeously to ensure that the final product or service meets expectations.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a vibrant team at one of Kwa Zulu Natal’s most iconic venues.
• Innovation at the Forefront: Work with the latest technology in a fast-paced, exciting environment.
• Career Growth: We believe in nurturing talent and offering opportunities for growth and development.

Disclaimer

If you do not receive feedback within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The company reserves the right to not fill the position should a suitable candidate not be found.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with POS , Inventory and stock management systems?
• Are you currently employed ?
• What is your current salary ?
• What is your salary expectation ?

Education:

• Certificate (Preferred)

Experience:

• stock control: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person