Inventory Control & Cycle Counting·Updated on Nov 14·
Full-timeNew York, NY, USANo salary listed
About the Job
Requirements
Previous experience in F&B storeroom or inventory operations in a supervisory role, preferably within a cruise ship or large hotel/resort environment.
Strong knowledge of food and beverage products, storage standards, and stock rotation principles, including FIFO and temperature control.
Demonstrated experience in inventory management, including ordering, receiving, issuing, and reconciling stock.
Working knowledge of inventory control systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
High numerical accuracy and attention to detail when handling stock counts, reports, and documentation.
Understanding of international public health, sanitation, and safety regulations relevant to F&B operations, such as USPH standards.
Leadership skills to supervise, coach, and develop a multicultural team.
Organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Good command of spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.
Interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach toward internal stakeholders.
Resilience and physical capability to work in a shipboard environment, including handling and moving provisions as required.
Responsibilities
Maintain F&B stores procedures, ensuring accurate receiving, recording, rotation, storage, and issuing of inventory to operational departments.
Prepare, review, and update slow-moving and excess-stock reports regularly, sharing findings with the Hotel Inventory Manager, Executive Chef, and F&B Director.
Assist the Hotel Inventory Manager with timely preparation, consolidation, and submission of F&B orders in line with consumption trends and company guidelines.
Supervise and participate in loading, unloading, and internal transfer of F&B provisions, ensuring safe handling and correct documentation.
Inspect and verify the quality, quantity, and specifications of provisions received, promptly escalating discrepancies or non-conformities.
Monitor stock levels and consumption patterns across F&B outlets, identify variances, shrinkage, or unusual usage, and report them to the Hotel Inventory Manager.
Keep storerooms organized and clean, and compliant with public health, safety, and environmental standards, including temperature control and product rotation using FIFO.
Lead, supervise, and schedule F&B stores crew, communicate role expectations, and ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support to F&B stores crew, identify high performers, and support development and succession planning.
Coordinate and deliver training for new and returning team members on product knowledge, stores procedures, inventory systems, and company policies.
Collaborate with F&B department heads, the Culinary team, and other internal stakeholders to respond to requests and ensure consistent service delivery.
Support month-end and voyage-end inventories, reconciliations, and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submission of required documentation.
Promote and uphold company values, safety culture, and environmental initiatives within the stores operation, leading by example.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in an F&B storeroom or inventory supervisory role in a cruise ship or large hotel/resort environment is preferred.
Additional languages are an advantage.
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As part of the Princess family, you'll enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, international career pathways, and the unique opportunity to explore some of the world's most breathtaking destinations.
The Food & Beverage Storekeeper is responsible for the efficient management of all F&B storerooms, ensuring accurate inventory control, timely issuing of provisions, and consistent support to onboard operational departments in line with company standards.
Maintain all F&B stores procedures, ensuring accurate receiving, recording, rotation, storage, and issuing of inventory to operational departments.
Prepare, review, and update slow‑moving and excess stock reports on a regular basis, sharing findings with the Hotel Inventory Manager, Executive Chef, and F&B Director.
Assist the Hotel Inventory Manager with the timely preparation, consolidation, and submission of all F&B orders, in line with consumption trends and company guidelines.
Supervise and actively participate in the loading, unloading, and internal transfer of all F&B provisions, ensuring safe handling and correct documentation.
Inspect and verify the quality, quantity, and specifications of all provisions received, escalating any discrepancies or non‑conformities promptly.
Monitor stock levels and consumption patterns across all F&B outlets, identifying variances, shrinkage, or unusual usage and reporting them to the Hotel Inventory Manager.
Ensure storerooms are organised, clean, and compliant with all Public Health, safety, and environmental standards, including temperature control and product rotation (FIFO).
Lead, supervise, and schedule F&B stores crew, clearly communicating role expectations and ensuring efficient day‑to‑day operations.
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support to F&B stores crew, identifying high performers and supporting development and succession planning.
Coordinate and deliver training for new and returning team members on product knowledge, stores procedures, inventory systems, and company policies.
Collaborate closely with F&B department heads, the Culinary team, and other internal stakeholders to respond to requests and ensure consistent service delivery.
Support month‑end and voyage‑end inventories, reconciliations, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of all required documentation.
Promote and uphold company values, safety culture, and environmental initiatives within the stores operation, leading by example at all times.
Previous experience in F&B storeroom or inventory operations in a supervisory role, preferably within a cruise ship or large hotel/resort environment.
Strong knowledge of food and beverage products, storage standards, and stock rotation principles (including FIFO and temperature control).
Demonstrated experience in inventory management, including ordering, receiving, issuing, and reconciliation of stock.
Working knowledge of inventory control systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail when handling stock counts, reports, and documentation.
Good understanding of international public health, sanitation, and safety regulations relevant to F&B operations (e.g., USPH standards).
Proven leadership skills with the ability to supervise, coach, and develop a multicultural team.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Good command of the English language, both spoken and written; additional languages are an advantage.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented approach toward internal stakeholders.
Resilience and physical capability to work in a shipboard environment, including handling and moving provisions as required.
