Store Manager

GoKhana; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

FoodWhisperer is seeking a meticulous Store Manager for its Hoodi kitchen in Bengaluru. You will oversee complete stores and inventory, ensuring accurate stock records and timely replenishment to support production.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in food service or related stores, strong Excel skills, and a solid grasp of FIFO/FEFO, GRN and inventory control. This role requires coordination with procurement and kitchen teams and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• 3–6 years of experience in food service, central kitchen, hospitality, institutional catering or FMCG stores.
• Strong knowledge of FIFO/FEFO, GRN, stock reconciliation and inventory control.
• Experience handling perishable inventory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the kitchen stores and inventory.
• Handle receipt, storage, issue and movement of raw materials.
• Maintain accurate stock records and documentation.
• Monitor daily consumption and ensure stock availability for production.
• Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain proper stock levels and timely replenishment.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Kitchen teams for material needs.
• Ensure proper storage of food items per FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Monitor expiry dates and shelf life of materials.
• Ensure segregation of dry, chilled and frozen products.
• Maintain GRN, stock issue, returns, wastage and transfers documentation.
• Monitor wastage and report discrepancies; ensure food safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of stores area.
• Support periodic inventory audits and close discrepancies timely.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly inventory and consumption reports.
• Coordinate with vendors, procurement and finance teams as required.

Skills

Store Management

Inventory Management

Food Stores

Stock Control

FIFO

FEFO

GRN

Stock Reconciliation

Procurement Coordination

Food Safety

Excel

MIS Reporting

Wastage Control

Education

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Hotel Management, Supply Chain, Stores, Inventory Management

Tools

Excel

Inventory management systems

Job description

Business Unit: FoodWhisperer – A Subsidiary of Gokhana

Experience: 3–6 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Gokhana

Gokhana is a growing food-tech and workplace food solutions company focused on delivering quality food and hospitality experiences across corporate and institutional environments.

About FoodWhisperer

FoodWhisperer is a subsidiary of Gokhana, providing professional food and hospitality solutions to corporate clients and large-scale workplaces.

We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Store Manager to manage the complete stores and inventory function for our FoodWhisperer kitchen in Hoodi, Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the kitchen stores.
• Handle receipt, storage, issue and movement of raw materials and other inventory.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory documentation.
• Monitor daily consumption and ensure stock availability as per production requirements.
• Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure timely replenishment.
• Coordinate with the Procurement and Kitchen teams for material requirements.
• Ensure proper storage of food items as per FIFO / FEFO principles.
• Monitor expiry dates, shelf life and condition of food materials.
• Ensure proper segregation and storage of dry, chilled and frozen products.
• Maintain proper documentation for GRN, stock issue, returns, wastage and transfers.
• Monitor food and material wastage and report discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and storage standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the stores area.
• Support periodic inventory audits and ensure timely closure of discrepancies.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly inventory and consumption reports.
• Coordinate with vendors, procurement and finance teams whenever required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Hotel Management, Supply Chain, Stores, Inventory Management or a related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in food service, central kitchen, hospitality, institutional catering or FMCG stores.
• Strong knowledge of inventory and stock management.
• Good understanding of FIFO / FEFO, GRN, stock reconciliation and inventory control.
• Experience handling food and perishable inventory will be preferred.
• Good knowledge of Excel and inventory management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate with kitchen, procurement and operations teams.
• Candidate should be comfortable working from Hoodi, Bengaluru.

Key Skills

Store Management | Inventory Management | Food Stores | Stock Control | FIFO | FEFO | GRN | Stock Reconciliation | Procurement Coordination | Food Safety | Excel | MIS Reporting | Wastage Control

Why Join Us?

Join FoodWhisperer, a subsidiary of Gokhana, and become part of a growing organization focused on delivering efficient, high-quality workplace food and hospitality solutions.