We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
Materials & Stores Manager – Gatwick
Full-time | Core hours
We're growing. New contracts are being won, and we need someone to help shape what our Gatwick Materials & Stores operation becomes next.
You'll lead a team of 9 across various shifts (though you'll work standard hours) – managing inventory, suppliers, compliance, and everything that keeps
thousands of meals moving to the right flights at the right time.
Split your day between desk work (70%) and being on the floor with the team (30%).
What you'll handle:
1. Receiving, storing, and distributing food, beverage, and equipment across the unit
2. Leading shift supervisors through training, development, and performance management
3. Keeping inventory levels tight and waste low (FIFO is your friend)
4. Owning HACCP compliance, health & safety, daily audits, and gateOPEX standards
5. Running wastage reviews and material meetings with suppliers
6. Smart rostering to control labour costs and avoid unnecessary overtime
7. Weekly and monthly reporting that helps us make better decisions
What you need:
8. Min. 3 years managing teams in high-volume store, materials operation
9. Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, the works)
10. The ability to stay calm when it gets busy and make decisions that stick
11. Food safety knowledge and an eye for detail
The opportunity:
This isn't just keeping things ticking over. With new business landing at Gatwick, you'll help build the operation that supports it. More contracts mean more complexity, more team growth, and more chance to put your mark on how things run.
If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!