Are you a detail-oriented individual with a knack for organisation? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where precision and efficiency are key? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at The Athenaeum Hotel, a prestigious 5-star hotel in the heart of London.

We're an award-winning independent, family-owned 5-star hotel dedicating ambition, experience, and passion into delivering an individual service for our guests. Our team is at the heart of everything we achieve - we're intent on balancing our people, profits, and planet, creating a great place for our teams to work and we're delighted to have had this recognised nationally again as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Hospitality Industry.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Inventory Assistant to join our Back of House team. As an Inventory Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our hotel by managing deliveries and inventory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficient Receiving: Ensure proper controls are applied during the receiving process of all goods entering through the loading bay, including food, beverage, linen, and general guest supplies.
• Stock Movement: Support with the movement and placement of all stock around the building, ensuring that all items are delivered internally to the relevant department.
• Inventory Management: Ensure proper controls are applied to the receipt and issue of all stock items, maintaining standards and consistency in food storage and delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all goods received are of the required quality and quantity, and contact suppliers immediately if there are discrepancies.
• Organised Storage: Maintain all cellar, kitchen fridges, and storerooms in compliance with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations, ensuring all areas are secured, organised, clean, tidy, and locked when unattended.
• Support Operations: Assist with ordering food items as directed by the Executive Chef and communicate with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, and substitute products.
• Administrative Tasks: File invoices on the finance systems according to procedure and assist with hotel procurement and purchasing procedures.
• Health & Safety: Adhere to health, safety, and food standards, reporting any issues as they occur.

Who You Are:

• Experience: Previous work experience in a kitchen or food & beverage operation is essential.
• Skills: Good organisation and time management skills, along with good verbal and written communication.
• Attributes: A flexible attitude, ability to follow specific instructions, and good manual handling practices. Basic food hygiene knowledge and experience in multi-outlet operations are desirable.
• Team Player: Self-reliant, self-confident, and able to work alone and outside normal office hours. A team player who can also work independently.

What's in it for you? Exceptional people deserve to be recognised and rewarded, so you can expect an extensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary and service charge
• Work/life balance
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits
• Wellbeing financial support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts and dining & stay privileges
• A supportive and inclusive work culture

What next? If you are truly passionate about delivering the highest standards of service for our guests, and see yourself as part of a diverse, award-winning team who deliver amazing hospitality consistently, then apply now to be our next Inventory Assistant.

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