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Assist the Purchasing Manager with purchasing and supervising a team who receive all food, non-alcoholic beverages and nonperishable items for food and beverage discipline within the hotel. In some White Lodging locations this may include purchase, receipt and inventory and management of Alcoholic Beverage items as well as all other purchased items to include those within the Rooms Division as well. The Purchasing/Receiving Supervisor is responsible for the receipt, storage, delivery, inspection, accounting, rotation and inventory of all items received from outside vendors, and stored and controlled in the Purchasing/Receiving Department.
Job Responsibility
Supervise all receiving and storage functions
Responsible for the receipt, storage, delivery, inspection, accounting, rotation and inventory of all items received from outside vendors and delivered through the loading dock for use of charged as services by the hotel
Inspect incoming items against order and specification for correctness, identifying any defects or overage/shortages on order
Enforce established policies and procedures for coordinating the requisition of food, beverage and other materials from departments around the hotel. Accurately record request for order and billing purposes to other departments
Determine appropriate PAR’s for commonly used items within Food and Beverage so that necessary supplies are available when in demand
Supervise the efficient transport of requested items to designated locations in the hotel in a safe manner
Conduct inventory of all product and ensure reconciliation of book to actual product in storage. Record and report all discrepancies to the Purchasing Manager, and keep accurate records of shrinkage
Ensure Purchasing/Receiving team maintains organization and cleanliness of all storage areas. All items are rotated, and clearly labelled for rapid disbursement. Ensure policies are created and enforced to manage storage areas in a safe, clean and orderly manner
Work with the Purchasing Manager on efficient intake of product in a manner that is consistent with the needs of the business
Ensure the schedule developed by the Purchasing Manager is adhered to by the Purchasing/Receiving team, and that any violations of the attendance policies are tracked, logged and issued to improve punctuality and attendance at work
Ensure that the Purchasing/Receiving team work to schedule, punch out for appropriate breaks, and all time above those published in the schedule have approval prior to work additional time
Ensure the Purchasing/Receiving team follow all timeclock policies, and punch in and out for time appropriately to ensure the labor and cost control targets are met
Train all newly hired Purchasing and Receiving clerks and ensure they have completed their job certification, and are performing all work to standards
Ensure that all Purchasing and Receiving clerks work in a safe manner, and in accordance with all safety policies and procedures. Enforce safe work procedures involving materials handling, and using carts, fork lifts etc.
Requirements
Judgement/Decision Making
Analysis Skills
Integrity
Organization/Planning
Independence
Team Player
Pragmatism
Energy
Strong problem solving skills
Attention to detail
Organization Skills
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English in order to converse with vendors and other associates and managers within the hotel.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, with ever changing priorities
ability to remain calm and collected
Must be able to perform arithmetic calculations
Proficient in Windows Office, Microsoft Office, and POS systems
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and policy and procedures for departmental efficiency
High School Diploma / GED Preferred
2 years purchasing/receiving experience
Food Handler Certification
Working knowledge of the hotel/restaurant industry preferred