Management Trainee

Hospitality: Mill Farm Sports Village, Dixon Grange, Sedgewick Scott; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious hospitality company in Preston is seeking a Management Trainee – Inventory Controller. In this role, you'll manage food and beverage orders, maintain stock levels, and ensure quality control across multiple outlets. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar operation and knowledge of food management practices. Join a dynamic team with opportunities for career development in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Hands-on experience across multiple departments

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar operation.
• Strong understanding of cost control and administrative procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and collate all food and beverage orders across multiple outlets.
• Raise and process purchase orders in line with company policy.
• Conduct monthly stock-takes and reconcile discrepancies.

Skills

Experience in a similar operation

Knowledge of food and beverage management

Strong understanding of cost control

Comfortable using EPOS applications

Excellent organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Join the team at Mill Farm Sports Ventures – an ambitious company with an entrepreneurial spirit and huge plans for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in hospitality management with a forward-thinking team.

About the Role

As a Management Trainee – Inventory Controller, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth operations across our Profit Centres, including Bradley’s, Aroma, Milano’s, Churchill’s, FSEC, Kiosks, and Warehouse. You’ll be responsible for ordering all food and drink, managing stock levels, and maintaining accurate records to support our commitment to quality and efficiency.

This is a hands‑on role where attention to detail and a passion for excellence are essential. You’ll work closely with Head Chefs, Section Managers, and the General Manager to keep everything running seamlessly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee and collate all food and beverage orders across multiple outlets.

• Raise and process purchase orders in line with company policy.

• Check in deliveries and ensure correct distribution.

• Maintain and manage the Kobas system for stock control.

• Implement and monitor minimum and maximum stock levels.

• Conduct monthly stock‑takes and reconcile discrepancies.

• Review product profit reports and investigate anomalies.

• Ensure compliance with SOPs and work with approved suppliers.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a similar operation.

• Knowledge of food and beverage management.

• Strong understanding of cost control and administrative procedures.

• Comfortable using EPOS applications.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• A team player with strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an ambitious and growing company.

• Gain hands‑on experience across multiple departments.

• Opportunities for career development and progression.

• Work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join our team at Mill Farm!