Stock Controller - The O2

What you'll be doing:

Stock Controller - The O2 Arena, London, SE10 | Full-Time / Permanent

£38600 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We're looking for...

We're looking for an organised, proactive and detail-focused Stock Coordinator to take a hands-on role in managing stock across The O2 Arena. Working across bars, concessions, hospitality areas, kitchens, cellars and stores, you'll carry out regular stock counts, investigate variances, maintain accurate records and ensure corrective actions are completed. While some office-based reporting and analysis is required, the role is primarily operational and involves working closely with venue teams to ensure food, beverage and consumable stock is accurately controlled and available.

We are Levy

We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events? from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London? we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

Stock Controller - The Role

• Take a hands-on role in weekly stock counts across food, beverage and consumables throughout the venue.

• Investigate stock variances by comparing physical counts with system records, carrying out recounts and identifying root causes.

• Work closely with operational teams to implement corrective actions and improve stock accuracy and ownership.

• Conduct regular spot checks and audits across outlets, stores, deliveries, transfers, requisitions and stock movements.

• Ensure shortages, damages, credits, waste and discrepancies are accurately recorded, escalated and managed.

• Maintain high storage standards, including organisation, labelling, stock rotation, segregation, safe stacking and date-code compliance.

• Focus on reducing avoidable waste, loss and unexplained variances, particularly across high-value and fast-moving stock.

• Maintain accurate stock data, trackers and audit-ready documentation, using stock systems, POS data and Excel to identify trends.

• Support continuous improvement projects, including stock resets, process improvements and digital reporting solutions, while collaborating across Operations, Finance, Procurement and Logistics.

• Maintain high Health & Safety, food hygiene and personal presentation standards, while promoting a professional, respectful and supportive environment.

What we're looking for

• Experience in stock control, inventory management, hospitality operations or a similar environment, ideally within a high-volume or multi-outlet operation.

• Practical stocktake experience, with confidence working hands-on across outlets, kitchens, stores and storage areas.

• Highly organised, numerically confident and detail-focused, with a strong commitment to accuracy.

• Able to analyse stock data, identify trends and variances, and turn findings into clear, practical actions.

• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships and constructively challenge poor practice.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using stock, inventory, POS and digital reporting systems.

• Good understanding of food and beverage stock processes, including receiving, transfers, requisitions, waste and reconciliation.

• Awareness of Health & Safety legislation and relevant compliance requirements; experience with Power BI, Power Apps or Power Automate would be desirable.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days? additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby?s first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
• Meals on duty included

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences? and shape the future of hospitality.

Job Reference: com/1510/72489001/52839916/SU #Levy UK

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Salary

£38600 per annum

Working conditions

Contract: Full Time

Working hours: 40