Food and Beverage Stores Manager Job at 14forty (Wimbledon, London)

Job Description

As the official catering partner of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), we deliver world-class hospitality to over 450,000 guests each year. From the Members’ Clubhouse to food stands and lounges, our team of 2,200 catering staff and 355 chefs craft unforgettable culinary moments at 51 kitchens and 27 restaurants across the grounds. As Food and Beverage Stores Manager, you will play a critical role in the planning and delivery of The Championships, Wimbledon, ensuring the seamless management of inventory, storage and on-site distribution operations across the estate. Working in close partnership with the Culinary Purchasing team, you will support a multi-million-pound food programme spanning all categories, taking ownership of the end-to-end logistics of goods in, stock control and distribution to points of service. Your work will be fundamental to enabling culinary excellence, operational efficiency and an exceptional guest experience at one of the world’s most iconic sporting events.

Job Responsibility

Lead the day-to-day operation of the main stores, managing stock holding, goods in and daily deliveries across site
Work closely with the AELTC Loading Bay Manager and department heads to coordinate receiving, storage and onward distribution to all venues
Maintain accurate stock control across raw ingredients, packaging and pre-production items, including rotation, FEFO processes, temperature monitoring and regular stock takes
Partner with the Culinary Purchasing team to monitor stock levels, advise on ordering requirements and support effective forecasting during peak and non-peak periods
Lead food logistics during the Championships, overseeing daily stock checks and distribution to 40+ units while managing a large, fast-paced stores team
Manage and develop a small year-round team, scaling to a larger variable workforce during the Championships, promoting a strong, people-first culture and high retention
Control food waste and challenge spend through effective stock management, par-level awareness and understanding of sales trends
Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and hygiene standards, including allergens, HACCP, COSHH, RIDDOR and audit requirements
Maintain a safe, clean and well-organised stores environment, carrying out daily delivery temperature and vehicle checks and ensuring full traceability across all products

Requirements

A highly motivated, proactive self-starter with strong influencing, coaching and people-development skills
Confident operating independently while building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels
Commercially minded and solutions-focused, able to problem-solve, make sound decisions and drive continuous improvement
Experienced in large-scale event food distribution, with a strong understanding of food, culinary operations and food storage safety legislation
Process-driven yet innovative, willing to challenge existing ways of working to improve efficiency, quality and future delivery
Broad product knowledge and a genuine passion for diverse food offerings across mixed dining concepts
Technically confident, with strong IT skills including Excel
forklift licence desirable (or willingness to obtain)

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