Kitchen Stock Controller - Kia Oval

Levy UK; London; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Levy UK seeks a Kitchen Stock Controller at the iconic Kia Oval in London. This role involves managing kitchen stock effectively, ensuring prompt access to ingredients, and maintaining inventory levels. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences on match days and events with a range of exciting benefits and a commitment to quality.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Exclusive discounts on entertainment and shopping

Meals on duty

Pension scheme

Professional subscriptions paid

Extra days off for special occasions

Qualifications

• Confident brand ambassador comfortable in established guidelines.
• Strong communicator engaging with stakeholders.
• Highly organized with solid IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incoming deliveries and stock distribution.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and conduct stock counts.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Calm Under Pressure

Tools

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Kitchen Stock Controller | Kia Oval London

£32,500 per annum

At Levy, proud catering and hospitality partner of the iconic Kia Oval, we deliver exceptional food and beverage experiences to guests ranging from cricket fans to corporate clients. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation drives us to tailor menus based on feedback and trends, ensuring a first-class experience on match days and at a wide range of non-match events, including conferences and private celebrations. With diverse event spaces and a passion for excellence, our team thrives on delivering outstanding service in a fast-paced, dynamic environment—join us at The Kia Oval and be part of something special.

Purpose

As Kitchen Stock Controller, you will play a vital role in the smooth operation of our stadium's culinary team by ensuring the accurate management, control, and replenishment of all kitchen stock. You will be responsible for monitoring inventory levels, receiving deliveries, maintaining stockroom organisation, and supporting chefs with timely access to the ingredients and equipment they need. Working closely with the culinary and procurement teams, you’ll help minimise waste, manage costs, and uphold food safety standards, ensuring our kitchens are always ready to deliver exceptional service on matchdays, event days, and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Goods Receipting & Distribution
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Ensure goods are correctly labelled, stored, and distributed to relevant departments or storage areas.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to resolve delivery discrepancies or damaged goods.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the goods-in area.
• Stock Control & Inventory Management
• Monitor and maintain accurate stock levels using inventory management systems.
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile physical stock with system records.
• Track usage trends and assist in forecasting demand for key items, especially during peak event periods.
• Identify and report slow-moving or obsolete stock.

Requirements

• A confident brand ambassador - comfortable working within established brand guidelines while still delivering impact and results.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment - brings energy, efficiency, and focus under pressure.
• A strong communicator - able to engage, influence and build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable - embraces change with a can-do attitude and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Calm under pressure - maintains a structured, composed approach, even when juggling competing priorities.
• Highly organised - with solid IT skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Bonus: A valid forklift licence is a plus, but not essential.

What you’ll get in return:

• £32,500 per annum
• Healthcare & Wellbeing - Medicash health benefits (including dental, mental health & optical for you and up to 4 children), free annual health check with Aviva Digicare, discounts at Nuffield Health & Pure Gym, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts - Save on entertainment (up to 55% off cinema tickets), shopping (up to 15% off), Vodafone plans, and travel with top providers such as TUI & Expedia.
• Workplace Benefits - Meals on duty, pension scheme, life assurance, and professional subscriptions paid.
• Leave & Family Support - 23 days + bank holidays, your birthday off, extra leave after maternity return, a day off for your baby’s 1st birthday, and a holiday purchase scheme.
• Career & Financial Support - Ongoing training & development, career pathways, financial wellbeing programme, and preferred rates on salary finance products.

Levy, part of Compass Group, known for delivering exceptional food, drink, and hospitality experiences at world-renowned venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, and Tottenham Hotspur. Focused on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, Levy prides itself on using sustainably sourced ingredients and providing outstanding service. The company is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2027, partnering with the British Paralympic Association, and ensuring all team members earn at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.