Inventory Manager

Good Buddys Food Beverages Bangalore; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Buddys Food Beverages Bangalore is seeking an inventory control specialist to manage stock levels for food, beverage, and cleaning supplies in Bengaluru. You will track, purchase, and optimize stock while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Candidates should have 2+ years of restaurant inventory experience, be proficient with POS systems and Excel/Google Sheets, and deliver clear cost-variance reports to support menu costing and supplier negotiations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in restaurant inventory control, food and beverage costing, or kitchen management.
• Experience with inventory control procedures and cost tracking.
• Familiarity with FIFO or other stock rotation methods.

Responsibilities

• Stock Control & Monitoring: Track incoming and outgoing stock to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Purchasing & Vendor Management: Place orders, evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.
• Food Safety & Quality Control: Apply stock rotation methods to ensure perishables are used before spoilage.
• Auditing & Record Keeping: Conduct physical counts, log invoices, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Waste & Cost Reduction: Monitor expirations, spoilage, and usage trends to cut costs.
• Safety & Storage Compliance: Ensure proper temperatures and health guidelines for all goods.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with kitchen and finance to align purchasing with menu costs.

Skills

Inventory software

POS systems

Excel/Google Sheets

Forecasting

Cost variance analysis

Attention to detail

Tools

POS systems

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Stock Control & Monitoring: Track incoming and outgoing food, beverage, and cleaning supplies to prevent shortages or overstocking.

Purchasing & Vendor Management: Place purchase orders, evaluate reliable suppliers, and negotiate cost-effective pricing and delivery schedules.

Food Safety & Quality Control: Understanding proper stock rotation methods like FIFO (First-In, First-Out) to ensure perishable ingredients are used before they spoil

Auditing & Record Keeping: Conduct routine physical stock counts, log daily invoices, and reconcile system discrepancies.

Waste & Cost Reduction: Monitor expiration dates, track spoilage, and analyze usage trends to reduce inventory shrinkage and lower holding costs.

Safety & Storage Compliance: Ensure all perishables and dry goods are stored at proper temperatures and meet health and safety regulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with kitchen chefs and the finance department to align purchasing with menu demands and food costs.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience: 2+ years of experience in restaurant inventory control, food and beverage costing, or kitchen management.

Software Fluency: Proficiency in restaurant inventory management software, POS systems, and spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets).

Analytical Skills: Ability to forecast seasonal demand, evaluate supplier pricing, and generate clear cost-variance reports.

Organizational Abilities: Strong attention to detail to maintain precise logs and manage fast-paced stock deliveries.