Purchaser & Goods Receiver – Kitchen Operations

Location: Knutsford

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Purchaser & Goods Receiver to support the smooth and efficient operation of a professional kitchen. This is a key role working closely with the kitchen management team and accounts to ensure procurement, stock control, storage, and deliveries are managed accurately and effectively.

The Role

You will manage the full purchasing, receiving, and stock management process for the kitchen, ensuring stock is correctly ordered, checked, stored, and controlled in line with food safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing and procurement for the kitchen

• Raise, track, and manage purchase orders (POs)

• Receive, check, and log all deliveries, ensuring accuracy and quality

• Oversee and manage the correct put-away, labelling, and storage of stock, ensuring FIFO is followed at all times

• Maintain effective stock control systems, including regular stock takes

• Monitor stock levels to minimise waste and control spend

• Work closely with accounts to reconcile invoices and manage costs

• Organise and coordinate delivery schedules to support kitchen operations

• Liaise with suppliers to ensure service levels, pricing, and availability

• Support the kitchen management team with reporting and administration

About You

• Previous experience in purchasing, goods receiving, or stock control within a hospitality or food-led environment

• Strong understanding of stock rotation, storage, and food safety standards

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Confident working with purchase orders, invoices, and accounts processes

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced kitchen environment

• Proactive, reliable, and commercially aware

Benefits

• Brand-new, state-of-the-art kitchen with top-of-the-line equipment and kit

• Work closely with a driven, passionate, and highly professional Executive Chef

• Tronc

• Free onsite parking

• Free uniform – full chef whites

• Group exclusive discounts, including hotel, spa, and golf discounts within the group

• Friends and family rates across a global collection of luxury hotels

• 20% discount on food and beverage in on-site restaurants

• Colleague restaurant

• Competitive pension scheme

• 28 days holiday including public holidays

• Service awards from 1–5 days based on length of service

• Ongoing training and uncapped career development opportunities

• A genuinely unique culture and the opportunity to work with an exceptional team

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