Materials and Stores Manager

gategroup; Wootton Bridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider located in Wootton Bridge is seeking an experienced operations manager for their Gatwick Materials & Stores team. You will oversee a team of 9, ensuring efficient management of inventory and compliance with HACCP standards. The role requires strong leadership skills and a minimum of 3 years in managing high-volume operations. This position is critical as it supports the growth of new business contracts, providing opportunities to shape the future operations of the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years managing teams in high-volume store or materials operation.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and formulas.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and ability to maintain compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 9 across various shifts.
• Manage inventory levels and waste efficiently.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and conduct daily audits.
• Report weekly and monthly for better decision making.

Skills

Team management

Inventory management

Excel skills

Food safety knowledge

Decision making under pressure

Job description

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
• 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
• 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 culinary memories, join us!