Kitchen Purchasing Manager

Hilton Appleton Paper Valley
Appleton, WI

Compensation: Starting at $22.00 per hour

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Job Summary: This position is accountable for the efficient and effective administration of the hotel’s purchasing and storeroom operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications.  The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future.  The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

Key Job Tasks & Responsibilities: Responsibility:

 Manage foods storage & Rotation

 Purchase assigned items on a timely basis as required by operations.

 Work closely with requesting department heads to assure timely delivery and product quality.

 Know and use inventory and ordering system to create purchase orders, receive goods and manage inventory.

 Maintain agreed upon standards and practices in all beverage purchasing activities.

 Receive end users product issue requests and fill orders accordingly.

 Understand costs and budgets, and work with the appropriate department head to achieve/maintain budgeted cost percentage.

 Recommend best purchases and alternative new products to users.

 Establish and maintain adequate PAR levels. (Minimum, maximum, reorder point)

 Maintain stock per established PAR levels.

 Take month-end inventory and enter into inventory system.

 Cross-train in all procurement related functions.

 Compliance with safety and OSHA.

 Other duties as assigned by the departmental supervisors.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive of all tasks that need to be performed but to give the general objectives to be achieved and may be modified from time to time to reflect the ever changing business environment.

Qualifications

Computer literate, including software use, Excel, email, and Word. Basic mathematics skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and positions, service orientation towards both internal and external customers.

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to use a hand cart or dolly. Must be able to work on their feet most of the day.

Proficient in reading & writing the English language.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Room Discounts
  • Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Hilton Appleton Paper Valley

Hotel with 388 Rooms

Ample conference space in Appleton

We’re in downtown Appleton, attached to Fox Cities Exhibition Center and across from Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Our airport shuttle will get you to Appleton International Airport, 15 minutes away. There are over 65 bars and restaurants within walking distance, and we offer over 38,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space.