Hotel Receiver Food Beverage Porter 19Hour

SOFITEL; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pallet jack training

Job summary

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square is seeking a detail-oriented Hotel Receiver / F&B Porter to support Culinary, F&B, Front Office and Housekeeping with receiving, storage and logistics.

You will supervise receiving, verify deliveries, operate pallet jacks, and collaborate across teams to ensure timely service while maintaining HACCP and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in receiving, purchasing, accounting, or food & beverage; luxury experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational ability.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying temperature environments.
• Ability to use a pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute all receiving operations for food, beverage, and general supplies.
• Safely operate equipment including pallet jacks to move deliveries.
• Ensure accuracy of deliveries against purchase orders.
• Submit invoices/documentation to the F&B Administrator.
• Coordinate all shipments with Sales, Events, Group Contacts, and Concierge to ensure seamless handling.
• Oversee organization and upkeep of receiving and storage areas and loading dock per HACCP and brand standards.
• Collaborate with Culinary & Stewarding to ensure food items are delivered promptly between kitchens/storage areas.
• Ensure staff cafeteria is stocked at all meal periods.
• Ensure timely return of pallets and baling of cardboard boxes.

Education

College diploma

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

At Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, elegance meets excellence!
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our team as Hotel Receiver / F & B Porter
This role oversees all receiving operations, managing stock, verifying quality and quantity of deliveries, and organizing goods. Your work directly supports our Culinary, F&B, Front Office & Housekeeping teams in delivering the elevated experiences that define Sofitel.

What You Will Be Doing:

RECEIVING:

• Supervise and execute all receiving operations for food, beverage, and general supplies.
• Safely operate equipment including pallet jacks, when necessary, to move or organize deliveries.
• Ensure accuracy of deliveries against purchase orders
• Submit all invoices/documentation to the F&B Administrator
• Coordinate all incoming and outgoing shipments, including client packages and group materials, collaborating closely with Sales, Events, Group Contacts, and Concierge to ensure seamless handling.
• Oversee the organization, cleanliness, and upkeep of the receiving and storage areas and loading dock in compliance with HACCP, safety, and brand standards.

PORTER DUTIES:

• Work collaboratively with Culinary & Stewarding to ensure food items are delivered promptly between the different kitchens/storage areas.
• Work collaboratively with Culinary & Stewarding to ensure staff cafeteria is stocked at all meal periods
• Ensure organization and timely return of pallets.
• Ensure breakdown and baling of cardboard boxes

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Your Experience and Skills Include:

• Minimum 1-year experience in receiving, purchasing, accounting, or food & beverage; luxury experience preferred.
• College diploma an asset
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational ability.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with financial and vendor data.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying temperature environments.
• Ability to use a pallet jack.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

• Be part of an influential team to guide the transformation of luxury, French hospitality.
• We recognize and celebrate team and individual successes.
• We are a brand influenced by French indulgence offering a genuine experience of art de vivre for both employees and guests.