Store Keeper

The Store Keeper position at Gunpowder Restaurant is a vital role that involves overseeing all inventory management and procurement activities. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation of the establishment by effectively managing the flow of supplies and ensuring the availability of high-quality products within budget constraints. Your responsibilities will include maintaining optimal stock levels, sourcing reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and implementing efficient inventory control systems to minimize overstocking, wastage, and costs. Your main responsibilities will include: - Monitoring and maintaining adequate stock levels of food items, beverages, kitchen supplies, housekeeping materials, and other essentials. - Conducting regular stock audits, assessing inventory turnover, and identifying slow-moving or expired items. - Collaborating with kitchen and restaurant management to forecast demand and plan for seasonal fluctuations. - Ensuring accurate entry of all items moving in and out of operations into inventory management software. - Minimizing out-of-turn and unplanned purchases. - Minimizing transportation costs for local purchases through effective planning. You will also be responsible for: - Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers based on quality, pricing, reliability, and timely delivery. - Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to secure favorable deals. - Establishing and maintaining strong vendor relationships for effective communication and issue resolution. - Preparing and placing purchase orders with accuracy in quantity, quality, and pricing. - Checking the received goods to ensure they meet established quality standards. - Analyzing pricing trends and seeking cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality. - Ensuring all bills and invoices match purchase orders and contracted prices for filing. - Implementing cost control measures to reduce expenses and minimize wastage. Additionally, you will: - Assist in preparing annual budgets related to inventory and procurement. - Provide regular reports and updates on inventory levels, purchases, and cost fluctuations to the management team. - Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations for storage of perishable items and non-food supplies. - Monitor expiry dates of perishable items and implement the FIFO method for product freshness. - Lead and supervise a team of storekeepers and purchase assistants, providing guidance and support in their daily tasks. - Conduct training sessions to enhance their skills and knowledge of inventory management practices. - Stay updated on industry trends, new products, and innovations in inventory management and purchasing techniques. - Implement best practices and process improvements for operational optimization. This is a full-time role based in person at Gunpowder Restaurant in North Goa. A valid 2 and 4-wheeler license is mandatory, and knowledge of Petpooja inventory management software is required. Fluent English is also a requirement. The job offers benefits such as food, paid time off, and Provident Fund. The work schedule is day shift with a fixed shift. Candidates with at least 1 year of work experience are preferred.,