Hospitality Stock Control Manager, Melbourne Airport
The opportunity:
Delaware North Australia is seeking a Stock Control Manager to take ownership of the end‑to‑end stores function at Melbourne Airport, including receiving, storage and distribution of stock across multiple food and beverage outlets. You’ll ensure inventory accuracy, product availability and compliance with internal procedures that support high‑volume hospitality operations.
You’ll lead and develop a small stores team, with a strong focus on stock control, inventory integrity, HACCP food safety standards and OHS compliance. This role is critical to supporting smooth, high‑volume hospitality operations in a fast‑paced airport environment.
This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented hospitality or food and beverage professional with strong experience in stores, warehouse and inventory management. This is a non‑customer‑facing role, focused on operational support of food and beverage venues rather than sales.
What we offer:
- Free staff car parking
- Enjoy an exclusive meal allowance to use across our outlets
- Free Airport ASIC pass valid for 24 months
- Reward and Recognition program
- Training and development opportunities
- Be part of a global company with opportunities across resorts, airports and stadiums worldwide
What you will do?:
- Manage the inward and outward dispatch of goods, including temperature checks and quality control
- Receive, distribute and transfer physical inventory across operational departments
- Maintain accurate delivery logs and reconcile deliveries against purchase orders
- Oversee stock rotation and ensure cleanliness of all cool rooms and store areas
- Maintain strong stock security and ensure compliance with stores procedures
- Oversee HACCP and OHS compliance within the stores function
- Manage ongoing inventory control and reporting
- Identify and communicate supplier, quality or delivery issues to the General Manager and Operations Manager
- Lead, motivate and develop a diverse team to achieve departmental goals
More about you:
- Demonstrated experience in a stores, warehousing or inventory management role
- Experience within a food and beverage or hospitality environment is advantageous
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate and provide clear, concise direction
- Experience recruiting, training, mentoring and developing teams
- Sound understanding of HACCP, food safety and workplace health and safety requirements
- Strong manual handling capability
- Proficient numeracy and literacy skills
- Experience using inventory or database management systems
- Highly organised with strong time management skills
- Food Safety Certificate
- Ability to work a Monday – Friday roster, with flexibility of weekends primarily for the purpose of monthly stock counts
The application period will close on 26/04/2026, unless a successful qualified candidate is identified sooner.
Who we are:
Melbourne Airport is one of Australia’s busiest transport hubs, welcoming millions of passengers each year. Delaware North operates a range of premium food and beverage outlets within the airport, including Pickett's Deli & Rotisserie and Stomping Ground Brewery.These venues offer travellers everything from quick bites to full-service dining, showcasing quality ingredients and local flavours. Our airport outlets provide a welcoming experience that complements the airport’s modern terminals and world-class amenities, ensuring guests enjoy great food and service before their journey.