Stores Manager

Gategroup; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider is seeking a Materials & Stores Manager for their Gatwick operation. This full-time role emphasizes team leadership and efficient inventory management. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in a high-volume materials operation, strong Excel skills, and a keen understanding of food safety standards. You'll oversee daily operations, ensuring quality service and compliance. This position offers a chance to grow within the company and make a substantial impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years managing teams in a high-volume store or materials operation.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make effective decisions.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and distribute food, beverage, and equipment.
• Lead shift supervisors and manage training and development.
• Maintain inventory levels and reduce waste using FIFO.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and health & safety standards.
• Conduct wastage reviews and manage supplier meetings.
• Control labour costs through smart rostering.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports for decision-making.

Skills

Team management

Inventory management

Excel (pivot tables, formulas)

Food safety knowledge

Decision making under pressure

Job description

Overview

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%).

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 a role with room to grow and the satisfaction of seeing your work matter every single day, let's talk

Responsibilities

• 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