Woodgate Structure Limited is a Human Resource Management and Business Structuring Company, with a mindset Structured towards Sincerity of Purpose, Professionalism and IntegrityJob Description
Inventory & Cost Control:
Perform periodic physical stock counts of major items like food, drinks, and linens to reconcile against purchase records.
Analyze “variance” (the gap between ideal and actual stock) to identify wastage, theft, or portion control issues.
Audit food costing and recipe compliance to ensure every dish meets its target profit margin.
Financial & Revenue Audit:
Verify daily sales reconciliations by matching Point of Sale (POS)reports with actual bank deposits and cash-on-hand.
Scrutinize “voids,” discounts, and complimentary items to prevent revenue leakage or staff fraud.
Review petty cash usage and vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and prevent over payment.
Food Safety & Hygiene Compliance:
Conduct unannounced inspections to ensure the kitchen follows HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and local health regulations.
Verify critical safety logs, such as refrigeration temperature charts and staff handwashing routines.
Operational & Service Quality:
Perform “mystery audits” or standard walk throughs to evaluate service speed, staff interactions, and facility cleanliness.
Review labor costs against revenue to ensure efficient scheduling and minimize unnecessary overtime.
Essential Skills & Qualities
Analytical & Investigative: The ability to spot patterns in data, such as a specific shift consistently reporting high wastage or low-selling, high-cost menu items.
Technical Proficiency: Mastery of restaurant-specific software, including POS systems (like Micros or Oracle) and inventory management tools.
Integrity & Objectivity: Maintaining high ethical standards while conducting surprise audits or investigating suspected internal misconduct.
Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of restaurant operations, from front-of-house service steps to back-of-house prep discipline.