Inventory Manager at Ultima Restaurant & Lounge – Bodija, Ibadan

Ultima Restaurant & Lounge is recruiting an Inventory Manager in Bodija, Ibadan, to manage food, beverage, packaging and kitchen supplies across its three restaurant locations. The position focuses on accurate stock records, efficient replenishment, cost control and safe storage.

Key responsibilities

• Control daily stock movements from the main store to outlets and kitchens through approved requisition and transfer records.
• Carry out routine physical counts and cycle counts, reconciling inventory records with actual quantities.
• Set and monitor reorder levels, arrange timely purchases and coordinate deliveries with suppliers.
• Inspect received goods for quantity, quality, freshness and consistency with invoices and purchase orders.
• Track spoilage, expiry, spills and production waste, using variance and cost reports to identify improvements.
• Maintain first-in, first-out stock rotation and appropriate dry, chilled and frozen storage standards.
• Resolve supplier discrepancies, negotiate credits where needed and prepare management reports on inventory, waste and costs.
• Ensure that store and warehouse staff comply with applicable food-safety and workplace-safety procedures.

Requirements

• At least four years of hands-on inventory management or storekeeping experience, preferably in hospitality, food service or retail.
• OND, HND or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another field.
• Proficiency in at least one inventory management system and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with restaurant POS systems is useful.
• Sound numerical skills, including inventory calculations and cost of goods sold, with careful record-keeping.
• Ability to handle heavy stock items and work briefly in cold-storage areas when required.

Remuneration and benefits

Monthly salary: ₦170,000–₦220,000. Benefits include paid leave, an HMO plan, duty meals, a welcome bonus and a sales bonus.