Assistant Manager - Stores, Purchase, Cost & Inventory

Hiring: Assistant Manager – Stores, Purchase, Cost & Inventory

The Cape Goa – Cliffside Restaurant | Cabo de Rama, South Goa

Assistant Manager – Stores, Purchase, Cost & Inventory

This role is essential to keeping service smooth, costs controlled, and the kitchen & bar fully supported.

Key Responsibilities

Stores & Inventory (Restaurant Only)

• Manage all restaurant store areas (kitchen, bar & dry stores).

• Maintain accurate stock levels and conduct regular physical stock counts.

• Receive, check, and record all incoming goods daily.

• Ensure proper storage, cleanliness, FIFO rotation, and labelling.

Purchasing

• Handle daily restaurant purchasing for kitchen and bar.

• Liaise with local suppliers, negotiate rates, and ensure timely deliveries.

• Maintain vendor lists, price updates, and quality standards.

• Track shortages, delivery discrepancies, and coordinate with the kitchen for indents.

Costing & Consumption Control

• Support food & beverage cost control through daily consumption monitoring.

• Track wastage, yield, portion control, and recipe quantities.

• Assist with menu costing and bar costing.

• Report cost variances and recommend corrective actions.

Systems & Reporting

• Maintain daily stock entries in inventory software/excel.

• Prepare weekly & monthly consumption, cost, and variance reports.

• Maintain clear documentation: POs, GRNs, supplier invoices, rate sheets.

Requirements

• 2–4 years’ experience in restaurant stores/purchase/inventory/costing.

• Strong excel and basic inventory software knowledge.

• Highly organised, reliable, and excellent with numbers.

• Good communication and vendor-handling skills.

• Ability to support a busy restaurant kitchen & bar efficiently.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.

• Growth opportunities within a respected hospitality brand.

• A supportive working environment overlooking the Arabian Sea.