Assistant Purchasing Manager

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Lake Louise; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff housing

Free meal per shift

Medical & dental

Pension plan

Travel discounts

Room rate discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta is seeking an Inventory/Storeroom Coordinator to support the Food & Beverage operations. You will receive products, manage inventory, and coordinate with the Purchasing Office under the guidance of the Executive Chef.

This role requires completing high school, strong math, WHMIS, and leadership abilities. The position offers subsidized on-site accommodations, meals, and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma completed.
• Strong math skills are essential.
• WHMIS and food handling certification required.
• Experience with training/management assets.
• Physically capable with good stamina.
• Proven leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Experience in warehouse management is an asset.
• Knowledge of hotel operations is an asset.
• Team player with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Receive and check weights, costs, quantities, and quality.
• Prepare daily food and beverage orders; use Birchstreet.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Executive Chef; store & secure items.
• Assist with month-end inventories and variance reporting.
• Train and develop staff; communicate through meetings and coaching.
• Maintain safety and environmental procedures.
• Support F&B department inventory levels and communications.

Skills

Excellent math skills

WHMIS / food handling

Good physical condition

Leadership / supervisory skills

MS applications

Team player

Hotel operations knowledge

Warehouse management experience

Education

Completed High School

Tools

BirchStreet

MS Excel

Inventory software

Job description

Company Description

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Ensure Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Core standards are maintained;
• Ensure clean and safe working environment in accordance to the health and safety regulations
• Ensure proper rotation and other inventory management techniques are utilized.
• Ensure accurate tracking of all items received and issued
• Ensure proper communication with the Food and Beverage Department with regards to inventory levels and management.
• Maintain staff motivation and develop strong channels of communication, through department meetings, one-on-ones and on the job trainings.
• To train, develop and work side-by-side with our employees, ensuring they have necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties;
• Receiving products, checking weights, cost, quantity and quality.
• Prepare daily food and beverage orders and order all products through Birchstreet.
• Maintain direct contact with purchasing office in co‑ordination with Executive Chef.
• Responsible for storage & security for food and liquor stores items.
• Coordinate & facilitate month end inventories for the Storeroom and various outlets.
• To adhere to all environmental policies and procedures as required.
• Manage inventory variances through Birchstreet inventory control/purchasing system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Your experience and skillset includes:

• Completed High School
• Excellent math skills.
• WHMIS, Food handling course a must.
• Completion of Interaction Management and Train the Trainer a definite asset
• Good physical condition.
• Excellent leadership/supervisory skills.
• Computer experience with MS applications
• Previous warehouse management skills an asset.
• Knowledge of Hotel and departments an asset.
• Must be a team player.

Job Perks & Benefits

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affimation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Visa Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.