Role & responsibilities

1. 1. Store Operations

- Manage the day-to-day operations of the F&B; store/cafeteria/canteen.
- Ensure smooth opening, service, and closing procedures.
- Implement institutional SOPs, policies, and operating standards.
- Coordinate with kitchen, service, housekeeping, procurement, maintenance, and administration teams.
- Ensure uninterrupted availability of food, beverages, and other required supplies.
- 2. Food & Beverage Quality
- Ensure food and beverages meet prescribed quality, quantity, taste, presentation, and portion-control standards.
- Monitor freshness and shelf life of ingredients and finished products.
- Ensure proper storage, temperature control, and handling of food items.
- Take immediate corrective action when quality standards are not met.
- 3. Inventory & Stores Management
- Monitor daily stock levels and ensure timely replenishment.
- Check receiving of raw materials and other supplies against purchase orders/invoices.
- Maintain proper storage using FIFO/FEFO practices.
- Conduct regular physical stock verification.
- Investigate and minimize stock variances, pilferage, damage, and wastage.
- Maintain appropriate records for receipts, issues, transfers, returns, and closing stock.
- 4. Cost Control




- Monitor food cost, beverage cost, labour cost, and operating expenses.
- Control food wastage, overproduction, spoilage, and unnecessary consumption.
- Monitor portion sizes and recipe adherence.
- Review daily sales and consumption reports.
- Take corrective action to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

5. Financial & Cash Management

- Ensure accurate billing and collection procedures.
- Monitor cash/card/digital payment transactions where applicable.
- Verify daily sales and collection reports.
- Ensure proper authorization for discounts, complimentary items, refunds, and adjustments.
- Report discrepancies immediately to the appropriate authority.
- 6. Procurement & Vendor Coordination
- Coordinate with procurement for timely ordering of food, beverages, packaging, cleaning materials, and other supplies.
- Monitor supplier performance regarding quality, quantity, price, and delivery.
- Report quality issues and shortages to procurement.
- Ensure only approved suppliers/materials are used as per institutional policy.

Preferred candidate profile

Immediate Joiners Prefered

📌 Store Manager - F&B (Chennai)
🏢 SRM Institute of Science and Technology
📍 Chennai