– STORE IN-CHARGE Position: Store In-Charge Department: Stores / Purchase Industry: Non-Veg Restaurant Reporting To: Restaurant Manager / Operations Manager Job Summary The Store In-Charge is responsible for managing the day-to-day store operations of the restaurant, including receiving, checking, storing, issuing, and maintaining stock of food ingredients, non-food items, packaging materials, and other restaurant supplies. The role requires proper stock control, accurate records, and coordination with the kitchen, purchase, and management teams.

Key Responsibilities Receive and verify all incoming food and non-food materials against purchase orders/invoices. Check the quantity, quality, freshness, weight, expiry date, and condition of received items. Maintain proper stock levels for meat, chicken, seafood, vegetables, groceries, beverages, spices, oil, packaging materials, cleaning materials, and other supplies.

Ensure proper storage of non-vegetarian food items according to hygiene and food-safety requirements. Maintain proper FIFO/FEFO practices to minimize wastage and expiry. Issue materials to the kitchen and other departments based on approved requirements.

Maintain daily records of stock received, stock issued, wastage, and closing stock . Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile it with system/register records. Identify shortages, excess stock, damaged items, expired products, and unusual consumption and report them to management.

Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels and inform the purchase team when replenishment is required. Maintain proper segregation and storage of raw materials, frozen items, dry goods,



and cleaning chemicals. Ensure refrigerators, freezers, racks, and storage areas are clean, organized, and properly maintained.

Monitor temperature and storage conditions of perishable and frozen products. Coordinate with the chef/kitchen team regarding daily and upcoming material requirements. Ensure no unauthorized person removes or accesses store materials.

Maintain proper documentation of stock transfers between branches/departments, wherever applicable. Minimize food wastage, spoilage, pilferage, and unnecessary purchases. Assist management during monthly stock audits and physical inventory checks.

Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards inside the store. Follow restaurant policies, food-safety procedures, and company rules.

Required Skills Valuable knowledge of restaurant inventory and store management . Basic knowledge of non-vegetarian food products and their storage requirements. Good understanding of FIFO and FEFO methods.

Basic knowledge of stock registers, inventory software, MS Excel, or POS/inventory systems. Good communication and coordination skills. Ability to maintain accurate records and handle stock reconciliation.

Good observation skills to identify quality and quantity discrepancies. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications &

Experience Qualification: 12th pass / Diploma / Degree preferred.

Experience: 1-5 years of experience in restaurant, hotel, catering, or food-industry stores preferred.

Experience handling meat, chicken, seafood, frozen and dry food products will be an advantage.

📌 Store Incharge (Ramanathapuram)
🏢 Kabini Foods
📍 Ramanathapuram