Stock Controller & Credit Manager – Boutique Hotel Culinary …, Mooi River

Role: Stock Controller & Credit Manager supporting Culinary Team
Location: Boutique Estate, KZN Midlands
Salary Range: R15,000 – R17,000 per month (+ live-in benefits)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Stock Controller & Credit Manager to run the financial and administrative backbone of a busy boutique hotel kitchen. Working directly with the Head Chef, your core purpose is to handle all F&B procurement, menu costings, and supplier management to take the administrative pressure off the culinary team.

Our ideal candidate is a highly organized numbers specialist with experience managing backend inventory and paperwork for premium restaurants, weddings, and large events.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification in Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related administrative field.
• 3+ years of experience in inventory control, cost controller, or bookkeeping roles within hospitality.
• High proficiency in F&B software and accounting systems (e.g., Odoo, GAAP, Pilot, or Pastel).
• Exceptional accuracy, precise attention to detail, and a strong sense of accountability.
• Strong team player with the communication skills to manage supplier and kitchen relationships.
• Willingness to relocate to a country estate environment.

Key Duties

• Manage all kitchen procurement, verify supplier deliveries, and handle regular stock counts.
• Perform recipe costing calculations and monitor gross profit margins alongside the chef.
• Manage credit control, verify invoices against purchase orders, and process kitchen accounts.
• Conduct monthly stock takes, analyze variances, and implement systems to minimize waste.
• Organize all back-of-house administrative data, purchase files, and digital tracking software.