Job Description: Stock Controller The Hotel Company is seeking a highly disciplined and detail-driven Stock Controller to take full ownership of all stock operations across the property. This role requires strict control, accurate reporting, and zero tolerance for unexplained variances. The successful candidate must have strong experience in hospitality stock control systems including HOPS, Lightspeed, and POS platforms.
Position Details
Position Title: Stock Controller
Location: Outskirts of Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
Industry: Hospitality / Resort Operations
Reports To: Finance / Operations Manager (or as assigned)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Purpose The Stock Controller is responsible for full accountability, control, accuracy, and compliance of all stock across departments, ensuring correct stock levels, minimal wastage, strong cost control, and the prevention of losses or theft.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Stock Management & Control
Take full responsibility for all stock across departments (Camp kitchen, Waterhole bar, Water park, Camp Tuckshop and Housekeeping)
Ensure accurate receiving, issuing, transfers, and recording of stock
Maintain real-time accurate stock records
Prevent stock loss, theft, wastage, and misuse
Enforce FIFO principles and correct storage procedures
Stock Counts, Reconciliations & Variance Control
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts
Reconcile physical stock with system stock
Investigate, explain, and report all variances
Ensure zero tolerance for unexplained discrepancies
Systems & Software (HOPS, Lightspeed, POS)
Maintain accurate stock records on HOPS, Lightspeed, and POS systems
Assist Head Chef with ensuring correct recipe linking, portion control, and automatic deductions
Monitor sales vs stock usage for irregularities
Generate stock, variance, usage, and valuation reports
Purchasing & Supplier Coordination
Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels
Support procurement planning and ordering
Verify deliveries, invoices, and supplier pricing
Report supplier discrepancies
Cost Control & Waste Reduction
Monitor food, beverage, and consumable costs
Track wastage, breakages, expired stock, and over-portioning
Support initiatives to reduce waste and protect profit margins
Compliance & Stock Policing
Enforce stock policies and internal controls
Prevent unauthorized access to stock
Report misuse, negligence, or suspicious activity
Support audits and disciplinary processes
Reporting & Administration
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports
Maintain accurate documentation including GRVs, invoices, transfer notes, and count sheets
Ensure audit-ready stock records
Minimum Requirements & Skills
Proven experience as a Stock Controller in hospitality, restaurant, or resort environments
+3 years’ experience in Stock Controller
Strong experience using HOPS, Lightspeed, POS, or similar stock/inventory platforms
Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail
Strong Excel and reporting skills
Firm, assertive personality with the ability to enforce controls
High integrity, reliability, and accountability
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Accommodation & Work Conditions On-site accommodation may be provided for candidates who live far from the resort, subject to availability and company policy. Salary: R10 000 – R12 000.