The President Hotel has a long and interesting history that can be traced back to the very beginnings of the areas now known as Bantry Bay and Sea Point. A hotel has stood on the site for some 150 years, and before that, the Society House - the first substantial building in the area - stood on this portion of land that once stretched down to the sea and up the slopes of Lion’s Head to Kloof Road.
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Hotel Stock Controller (Focused Food and Beverage) (PH112)
As we continue our journey toward luxury, we are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Hotel Stock Controller (based in the stores focusing on food and beverage) who takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and maintaining exceptional standards.
If you thrive in a fast-paced hotel environment, enjoy working across multiple departments, and understand that every delivery, stock item, and compliance check contributes to the bigger picture, this role is for you.
Minimum Requirements
Matric Certificate (Grade 12)
Minimum 2 years' experience within a hospitality stores, warehouse, receiving, procurement, or food service logistics environment
Previous hotel stores experience highly advantageous
HACCP knowledge and exposure highly advantageous
Strong understanding of FIFO, stock rotation, inventory control, and stock management principles
Experience working with stock control systems and electronic record keeping
Good computer literacy and numerical accuracy
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Physically fit and able to safely lift and move stock
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Honest, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy hotel environment
Professional presentation
CV must be fully updated prior to submission
What You'll Be Doing
Receiving, inspecting, and verifying all incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes
Reporting discrepancies, shortages, damages, and quality concerns
Issuing stock efficiently to all hotel departments
Maintaining stock levels and ensuring stock availability
Completing daily cycle counts, monthly stock counts, and full stock takes
Monitoring expiry dates, slow-moving stock, and obsolete items
Completing electronic transfer documentation and maintaining accurate stock records
Conducting temperature checks and maintaining HACCP records
Ensuring FIFO stock rotation principles are always followed
Maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene standards throughout all storage areas
Maintaining Health and Safety compliance for food handling and storage
Conducting routine inspections and supporting pest control processes
Supporting internal and external audits
Working closely with Procurement, Kitchen, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth hotel operations
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