Job Summary
Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Inventory Controller to join a prestigious 5-star boutique hotel in Cape Town ; within a respected South African hospitality group. This opportunity would suit a highly organised, analytical individual with a strong understanding of luxury hotel operations and a meticulous approach to stock control. You will oversee inventory across food and beverage, housekeeping, spa retail, galleries and operational equipment, ensuring accurate records, effective controls and compliance with group standards. Preference will be given to candidates already based in Cape Town. Key Responsibilities Manage daily stock movements across all stock-holding departments, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures. Check purchase orders, goods received notes, transfers, stock issues, wastage and credits, resolving errors before the daily cut-off. Maintain accurate inventory master data, including units of measure, costs and VAT classifications. Reconcile point-of-sale transactions against stock usage across beverage, spa retail and gallery operations. Investigate stock and consumption discrepancies promptly, with same-day follow-up. Coordinate mid-month and month-end stocktakes, including blind counts in high-risk areas. Prepare comprehensive month-end reports covering opening and closing balances, purchases, issues, transfers, wastage and variances. Review purchasing requests against departmental budgets, required stock levels and reorder points. Ensure purchase orders, delivery notes and supplier invoices match, and that supplier credits are correctly recorded and reconciled. Supervise the Storeman and inventory administration functions. Maintain clear separation of responsibilities for stock requests, capturing, approvals and issuing. Enforce secure storage, key registers and controlled access to stock. Keep complete digital supporting records and assist with internal and external audits. Requirements A minimum of 2–4 years’ experience in hospitality inventory control or stock management across multiple departments. Previous experience in a luxury hotel environment is essential. A relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, Hospitality Management or a related field would be advantageous. Practical experience with MyStock; MyInventory, Sage Inventory or a similar system . Experience using TallOrder or a comparable point-of-sale system . A sound understanding of food and beverage, housekeeping, spa and retail operations. Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail. The ability to supervise stockroom and administrative staff. Strong communication skills and the confidence to work closely with different departments. A stable employment history and contactable references.