BOH/ Stock Contoller

BACK OF HOUSE / STOCK CONTROLLER

Prestigious Restaurant | V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Industry: Hospitality / Fine Dining

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Back of House / Stock Controller

Recruitment Company: Bianca Consulting

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYA prestigious and beautifully appointed restaurant situated in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, is seeking an experienced and highly organised Back of House / Stock Controller to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on hospitality professional who understands the importance of accurate stock management, efficient receiving procedures and maintaining excellent standards within a busy restaurant environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that the restaurant’s stock levels, storage areas and receiving processes are managed efficiently and accurately.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the day-to-day back-of-house and stock control functions.

Receive and inspect deliveries against invoices and purchase orders.

Check quantities, quality, expiry dates and condition of products received.

Ensure all stock is correctly stored and labelled.

Maintain appropriate stock rotation using FIFO principles.

Conduct regular stock counts and inventory checks.

Monitor stock levels and identify shortages or discrepancies.

Record and report wastage, breakages and variances.

Assist with maintaining accurate stock records and documentation.

Ensure stock rooms, fridges, freezers and storage areas remain clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards.

Liaise with suppliers and relevant restaurant departments regarding deliveries and stock requirements.

Issue stock to the kitchen and other relevant departments as required.

Assist with investigating stock variances and implementing preventative measures.

Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and health and safety standards.

Support the restaurant management team with general back-of-house duties when required.

REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in stock control, stores, receiving or back-of-house operations, preferably within a restaurant, hotel or high-end hospitality environment.

Strong understanding of inventory management and stock control procedures.

Experience with stock counts, receiving, issuing, wastage and variance control.

Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Reliable, responsible and able to work independently.

Physically capable of performing hands-on stock and back-of-house duties.

Computer literacy is advantageous.

Experience with hospitality stock control/POS systems will be advantageous.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The ideal candidate will be:

Highly organised

Detail-oriented

Reliable and punctual

Honest and trustworthy

Hands-on and proactive

Able to work under pressure

A strong team player

Professional in appearance and conduct

Passionate about maintaining high hospitality standards

IMPORTANT

Candidates must:

Be able to work in the V&A Waterfront / Cape Town CBD.

Have reliable transport or a practical means of getting to and from work.

Be available to work hospitality-related shifts, including weekends and public holidays where required.

Submit an updated CV reflecting relevant hospitality and stock-control experience.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

An exciting opportunity to join a prestigious restaurant in one of Cape Town’s most iconic hospitality destinations, working within a professional and high-standard environment.

Salary: Market-related, depending on experience.

TO APPLY

Please submit your updated CV for consideration.

Bianca Consulting📧 recruitment@Apply Below

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.