Purchasing/Cellar Supervisor

OBS Hotel Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement planning

Paid personal days

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development

Recognition Program

Job summary

OBS Hotel Limited is searching for a Purchasing/Cellar Supervisor to manage the hotel cellar operations in Reading. You'll coordinate procurement and maintain supplier relationships while ensuring efficient inventory control.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year in hospitality beverage management and strong leadership skills. Benefits include competitive medical coverage and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year managing a beverage cellar in hospitality.
• Experience using a diary management system.
• Proven track record of managing internal stocktakes and overseeing external audits.

Responsibilities

• Support the Purchasing Manager in sourcing supplies.
• Manage hotel purchasing, stock control, and budgets.
• Participate in internal and external stocktakes and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Record keeping

Bilingual proficiency in English

Tools

Birch Street Purchasing system

Ven Powerstock system

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Purchasing/Cellar Supervisor to coordinate and manage the hotel cellar operation, ensuring efficient procurement, inventory control, and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year managing a beverage cellar in hospitality.
• Proven track record of managing internal stocktakes and overseeing external audits.
• Experience using a diary management system.
• Strong leadership, excellent communication (internal and external).
• High level of organization, time management, and record keeping.
• English language – native or bilingual proficiency.
• Experience with Birch Street Purchasing system and/or Ven Powerstock system advantageous.
• Prior experience rolling out a stock system an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Purchasing Manager in procurement, sourcing supplies such as food, beverages, and housekeeping materials.
• Manage hotel purchasing, administer the cellar, control stock and deliveries, and handle budget lines for the cellar.
• Ensure compliance of invoices, delivery notes, and requisitions with Starwood Hotels procedures.
• Manage the cellar budget, check and process invoices, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Set purchase orders based on usage, stock turnover, and cost‑of‑sales budgetary limits.
• Participate in all internal and external stocktakes and audits.
• Oversee logistics and distribution of general and beverage stocks throughout the building and departments.
• Perform quantity checks on all received goods.
• Maintain daily input of invoices, purchase orders, and requisitions and produce management information to aid decision making.
• Be prepared to work additional hours during month‑end and weekends; the role involves physical handling of heavy items.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage & EAP program.
• Retirement planning.
• Paid personal days.
• Career advancement opportunities worldwide.
• Professional development through SH University online platform.
• Team Member Recognition Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture and are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.