Purchasing/ Warehouse Manager – Multi-Venue Hospitality Operations (SSP Australia)

Reporting to the General Manager, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Purchasing/ Warehouse Manager to head up one of our largest multi-venue operations in Australia. Our Brisbane International & Domestic Airport operation consists of 500+ Team Members across the below venues:
• The Independent
• Newstead Brewing Co. Airport Taphouse
• Roll'd
• Motto Motto
• The Local
• Mica
• The Common
• Graze Grill & Bar
• Coffee Royal
• Seeds by Bruno Loubet
• The Food Collective (QSR's)
• New venues opening in 2025/2026

You will be joining a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and promotes work life balance. You will work alongside the best in the business, a highly supportive leadership team and warm and friendly colleagues.

About the Role

In this hands-on role, you will oversee a team of 8 team members in the daily operations of our large multi-venue hospitality operation located at Brisbane Airport. Daily duties will include inventory management, liaising with suppliers, and supporting your team with daily deliveries, transfers and orders for each venue. Your ability to maintain efficient stock control and a well-organized storage location will be well regarded.

Key Responsibilities
• Receive, inspect, and process deliveries, ensuring compliance with purchase orders and invoices.
• Maintain accurate records of all incoming goods, deliveries and stock levels using Check Inventory Management system.
• Ensure timely distribution of goods to respective venues while upholding SSP's safety and compliance standards.
• Manage stock movement, conduct regular stocktakes, and oversee inventory reports.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve discrepancies and oversee return processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized loading dock, ensuring all safety protocols are adhered to.
• Support the General Manager and Executive Chef in overseeing all purchasing and receiving functions.
• Uphold compliance with local legislation, internal audit standards, and SSP policies.
• Foster a positive work environment that prioritizes efficiency, teamwork, and professional growth.

What We're Looking for
• Demonstrated experience of achieving on or above business KPIs- stocktake, out of stock (par levels), delivering to stores on a timely manner and wastage data entry accuracy
• Demonstrated experience in processing invoices on a timely manner
• Proven expertise on performance management and development of the warehouse team
• Proven successful in adhering and managing food safety and WH&S compliance of warehouse team
• Experience in controlling all operating costs in line with your area of responsibility as per targets set by your line manager
• Proven experience in manual lifting and moving stock continuously
• Excellent organisation skills, time management and an eye for detail and accuracy
• A genuine and honest, “can do” approach to all interactions
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

This role is available for an immediate start for the right candidate.

The Benefits

Early starts - no late nights!

Discounted staff parking available onsite

Staff meals and great discounts on our brands

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Exclusive Airport discounts

A collaborative and supportive team culture

Opportunity to grow and develop within a leading global retail hospitality company

Uniform comprising of Shirts, PPE (Hi Vis/Earmuffs/gloves) provided, and Winter Jackets included

About Us

SSP is a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, with c.43,000 colleagues in over 600 locations across nearly 40 countries.

We operate sit-down and quick service restaurants, cafes, lounges and food-led convenience stores, principally in airports and train stations, with a portfolio of around 550 international, national and local brands. These include our own brands (such as UrbanCrave, which brought the first “street eats” concept to airports in the US and Nippon Ramen, a noodle and dumpling concept in the APAC region) as well as franchise brands (such as M&S, Starbucks and Burger King).

Our SSP Asia Pacific journey started in Thailand over 25 years ago. Since then, we have grown to include Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, with more than 5,500 colleagues, 150 brands and 300 stores.

Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey, and this is underpinned by our aim to bring leading brands and innovative concepts to our clients and customers around the world, with an emphasis on great value, taste, quality and service – using digital technology to boost efficiency.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our values are integral to our business, underpinning everything we do.

We are one team… working together and sharing our best ideas to fulfil our global potential.

We are results focused… delivering great food and service for our customers and outstanding results for our clients, shareholders and colleagues

We all make a difference… respecting each other, acting responsibly and being accountable for the contributions that we make.

We are bold… seizing opportunities, innovating and quickly adapting every day.

We celebrate success… recognising and valuing everyone’s achievements.

We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join SSP to start their best part of their journey.

To find out more, please visit: www.foodtravelexperts.com

How to apply: If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an established global organisation that is experiencing exciting growth and development, please click apply!

Important Note: All successful applicants will be required to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) which requires a background and criminal history check from the country of origin. All employment offers are conditional on being able to hold and maintain an ASIC.