Head of Stores - Brighton College

Lodestone House; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Digital GP

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema tickets

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Job summary

Brighton College, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a proactive Head of Stores to oversee goods-in, storage, and stock control for its catering services. You will work with the Head Chef to ensure deliveries meet standards and are efficiently stored and distributed.

A full UK driving licence is required, and the role involves coordinating with the kitchen team to maintain high service levels in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, or kitchen environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and storage practices.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving stock safely.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check all deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Ensure all goods meet required standards for quality, quantity, and temperature.
• Report discrepancies, damages, or quality issues promptly.
• Store items safely in line with food safety and FIFO guidelines.
• Maintain clean, tidy, and well-organised storage areas.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages to the kitchen team.
• Support the Head Chef with weekly stocktakes and inventory checks.
• Ensure weekly stocktakes are completed accurately and on time.
• Minimise waste through effective stock management and rotation.
• Follow all food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all storage areas.
• Work closely with chefs and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service.
• Support the stores team to ensure efficient goods-in and delivery processes.
• Contribute to a positive, professional working environment.

Skills

Stores experience

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Job description

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Head of Stores – Brighton College

Location: Brighton

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Brighton College is seeking a highly organised and proactive Head of Stores to support the smooth and efficient operation of its catering services. This is a vital role within a busy school environment, ensuring all food and non-food supplies are received, stored, and distributed to the highest standards.

The Role

As Head of Stores, you will take ownership of all goods-in, storage, and stock control processes. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team, you will ensure stock is managed effectively, compliance standards are met, and operations run seamlessly.

A full UK driving license is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Stock & Deliveries

• Receive and check all deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes
• Ensure all goods meet required standards for quality, quantity, and temperature
• Report any discrepancies, damages, or quality issues promptly
• Store all items safely in line with food safety and FIFO guidelines

Storage & Organisation

• Maintain clean, tidy, and well-organised storage areas (dry stores, fridges, and freezers)
• Ensure accurate labelling, dating, and stock rotation
• Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages to the kitchen team

Stock Control

• Ensure all orders are placed in line with unit requirements
• Support the Head Chef with weekly stocktakes and inventory checks
• Ensure weekly stocktakes are completed accurately and on timeMinimise waste through effective stock management and rotation
• Provide accurate stock data to support ordering processes

Health & Safety

• Follow all food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety regulations
• Ensure safe manual handling of all deliveries and stock
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all storage areas

Team Support

• Work closely with chefs and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service
• Support the stores team to ensure efficient goods-in and delivery processes
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and efficient working environment

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, or kitchen environment preferred
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and storage practices
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Physically capable of lifting and moving stock safely

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and punctual
• Proactive, hands-on approach
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Strong work ethic and pride in maintaining high standards

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!