Storeman

Life & Brand Portfolio is looking for a storeman for our Central Kitchen in Montague Gardens to control and distribute items from the storage areas. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the storeperson will be required to purchase and maintain inventory levels and dispersal of all food and beverage products.

**RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO**:

- Purchase and maintain inventory levels and dispersal of all food and beverage products.
- Establish and maintain the most effective purchasing and receiving procedures.
- Control inventory levels and record keeping of all transfers to ensure cost controls are in place. Ensure the most accurate accounting procedures for food and beverage costs per outlet on a monthly basis.
- Check daily variances.
- Be present with all stock takes and verify the counts with spotchecks.
- Work in freezer for most of the week.

**QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED**
- Minimum of 2-3 years in a similar role.
- Basic knowledge of storage procedures.
- Computer Literacy essential.
- Forklift licence advantageous.
- Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable.
- Strong communication skills.
- High attention to detail and process driven.
- Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task.
- Discretion and integrity.
- Stress tolerance.
- Decision-making.
- Professional and friendly. (Even in tough situations)
- Effective communication skills with guests and staff.
- Quick thinking and a team player.
- This person will be for employment in a position of trust and honesty.
- **PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.**_
- **WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.**_
- **SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL**_

**Salary**: From R8,000.00 per month

**Experience**:

- Storeman: 1 year (required)