About the Role
Toasties Limited, a fast-casual dining restaurant chain renowned for our hot toasted fusion sandwiches in Lagos, Nigeria, is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Inventory Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our supply chain operations, ensuring that our kitchens are consistently stocked with high-quality ingredients while minimizing waste and maximizing cost efficiency for our growing on-the-go consumer base.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee the receipt, storage, issuance, and overall movement of all restaurant inventory and supplies.
- Maintain highly accurate and up-to-date physical and digital inventory records.
- Monitor stock thresholds and ensure timely replenishment based on established reorder levels.
- Conduct regular physical stock counts and thoroughly investigate any discrepancies.
- Monitor and document food wastage, spoilage, product expiry, and damaged items.
- Ensure strict adherence to proper storage and handling guidelines for food, beverages, and packaging.
- Verify the quantities and quality of delivered items against purchase orders and invoices.
- Track stock usage against sales data to identify and resolve unusual operational variances.
- Prepare comprehensive inventory reports and provide actionable recommendations to reduce losses.
- Ensure continuous compliance with internal inventory policies and general food safety standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven inventory management experience, preferably within the hospitality or quick-service restaurant industry.
- Strong proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Excel.
- Exceptional analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Deep understanding of food safety, hygiene, and proper storage protocols.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Staff meals and discounts across our restaurant locations.
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment with opportunities for career growth.