Materials and Stores Manager

Gategroup; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering provider is looking for a Materials & Stores Manager at Gatwick. The role involves overseeing a team to manage the inventory and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Responsibilities include leading training programs, maintaining inventory efficiency, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of experience in team management, proficiency in Excel, and knowledge of food safety regulations. This is a full-time position with core hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years managing teams in high-volume store operations.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Ability to maintain composure during busy situations and make decisive actions.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, storing, and distributing materials.
• Lead shift supervisors through training and performance management.
• Maintain tight inventory levels and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and operational standards.
• Conduct regular wastage reviews and meetings with suppliers.
• Implement smart rostering to manage labor costs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for decision-making.

Skills

Team management

Strong Excel skills

Food safety knowledge

Calm decision-making under pressure

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Materials & Stores Manager – Gatwick

Full-time | Core hours

We're growing. New contracts are being won, and we need someone to help shape what our Gatwick Materials & Stores operation becomes next.

You’ll lead a team of 9 across various shifts (though you’ll work standard hours) – managing inventory, suppliers, compliance, and everything that keeps thousands of meals moving to the right flights at the right time.

Split your day between desk work (70%) and being on the floor with the team (30%).

What you’ll handle:

• Receiving, storing, and distributing food, beverage, and equipment across the unit

• Leading shift supervisors through training, development, and performance management

• Keeping inventory levels tight and waste low (FIFO is your friend)

• Owning HACCP compliance, health & safety, daily audits, and gateOPEX standards

• Running wastage reviews and material meetings with suppliers

• Smart rostering to control labour costs and avoid unnecessary overtime

• Weekly and monthly reporting that helps us make better decisions

What you need:

• Min. 3 years managing teams in high-volume store, materials operation

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, the works)

• The ability to stay calm when it gets busy and make decisions that stick

• Food safety knowledge and an eye for detail

The opportunity:

This isn't just keeping things ticking over. With new business landing at Gatwick, you'll help build the operation that supports it. More contracts mean more complexity, more team growth, and more chance to put your mark on how things run.

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinarymemories, join us!