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Job Title: Inventory Specialist
Din Tai Fung is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Inventory Specialist to join our team.
About the Role
The Inventory Specialist will be responsible for assisting with all tasks associated with ordering, receiving, inventory, and organization of the restaurant.
This includes conducting daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts of food, supplies, and other stock items, accurately entering inventory data into the restaurant management system, identifying and investigating discrepancies in inventory counts, and reporting findings to management.
The successful candidate will have strong computer skills, including written communication, data entry, and reporting, as well as knowledge of food safety, storage requirements, and stock rotation best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts of food, supplies, and other stock items.
- Accurately enter inventory data into the restaurant management system.
- Identify and investigate discrepancies in inventory counts and report findings to management.
- Track and report inventory variances, waste, and usage patterns.
- Place all food and supply orders, maintaining required par levels of dry goods and perishables.
- Receive and inspect deliveries, ensuring items meet DTF Brand Standards and align with details on the invoice.
- Properly store and organize all deliveries, maintaining clean and orderly storage areas.
- Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO) using date stickers and labeling systems.
- Reconcile delivery receipts against purchase orders and invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support inventory and kitchen operations.
Requirements
- Perform job functions with minimal supervision, attention to detail, accuracy, and speed.
- Knowledge of food safety, storage requirements, and stock rotation best practices (e.g., FIFO).
- Strong computer skills, including written communication, data entry, and reporting.
- BASIC understanding of food cost management, waste tracking, and par stock maintenance.
- Proficient in inventory management software and restaurant management systems.
About Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao, or soup dumplings. Originally founded in Taiwan as a cooking oil retail business in 1958, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a steamed dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972.
Since its founding, Din Tai Fung has become world-renowned for its quality, standardization and service. The Hong Kong branch has been awarded a Michelin star five times.
Din Tai Fung currently has over 170 locations in 13 countries worldwide.
