Goods Receiver

Duck & Waffle; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Complimentary staff meals

Staff discounts (SUSHISAMBA and Duck &

Staff discounts (SUSHISAMBA and Duck &

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee of the month

Views of the London skyline

Job summary

Duck & Waffle is seeking a Goods Receiver to support our busy London dining operations with accurate deliveries and robust stock control.

You will verify weights, quantities, and quality on deliveries, ensure FIFO rotation for perishables, and manage related paperwork in the purchasing system. Previous hospitality experience is preferred but not mandatory.

The role contributes to smooth service across our venues and benefits from a competitive salary and staff perks.

Qualifications

• Intermediate English speaking and reading required.
• Experience in related field (restaurants or hotels) preferred.
• Basic product knowledge.
• Basic manual handling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Check weight/quantity against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Check quality/specifications on deliveries.
• Ensure first-in, first-out stock rotation for perishables.
• Return/reject any products that are incorrect, faulty or below standard.
• Communicate shortages or non-deliveries to operational teams and escalate to Purchasing Manager.
• Raise purchase requests based on established par stocks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Post delivery notes and invoices into the purchasing system with amendments to ensure departments are charged correctly.
• Safeguard staff belongings by managing locker/uniform room.
• Issue staff uniforms.

Skills

English proficiency

Flexible hours

Basic product knowledge

Manual handling

Experience in restaurants/hotels

Job description

Good Receiver

The job role of Goods Receiver:

Duck & Waffle is an extremely busy, fast paced fine-dining operation, offering the most superior cuisine and dining experience to our guests.

Key Responsibilities for Goods Receiver:

• Check Weight/Quantity against purchase order/pending orders sheet and delivery note to ensure correct items are being delivered
• Check Quality/Specification when accepting deliveries
• Ensure stock rotation is observed when storing perishable products ‘first in, first out’. All areas are to be kept clean and clear of any trip hazards
• Return/Reject any products that are incorrect, faulty or below standard
• Communicate any shortages or non-deliveries of product to the operational teams and escape any major issues to Purchasing Manager
• Raise purchase requests based on established par stocks to ensure continuity of supply. The areas of responsibility are: Chemicals
• Post delivery notes and invoices into the purchasing system with any amendments to ensure departments are charged correctly
• Be responsible for the safe-keeping of staff members’ belongings by manning the locker/uniform room.
• Issue staff uniforms

Core Skills and Requirements for Goods Receiver:

• Intermediate English spoken and reading skills
• Flexible hours
• Basic product knowledge
• Experience in related field (Restaurants or Hotels) is preferred but not mandatory
• Basic Manual Handling knowledge

Our benefits package:

At SUSHISAMBA® we like to ensure each of our employees are rewarded for all their commitment and dedication at work, benefits include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Constant training and career development
• Complimentary staff meals during shifts
• Discounts to use in all OBM restaurants - SUSHISAMBA® London and Duck & Waffle restaurants
• Childcare vouchers
• 28 days holiday allowance
• Pension Scheme – including employer contributions
• 'Refer-a-friend’ cash incentive scheme
• Employee of the month rewards
• Unlimited access to some of the best views of the London skyline