Purchasing Clerk

The Dalmar, Fort Lauderdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dalmar, Fort Lauderdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, seeks a Purchasing Clerk to oversee the purchasing and receiving of food and beverage products. You will work with F&B leadership to ensure timely orders, maintain a well-organized storeroom, and monitor product quality according to hotel standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the F&B Director and culinary team, arranging deliveries, and maintaining inventory levels to minimize waste.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Purchasing experience or training required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with F&B Director and chefs to order products.
• Schedule deliveries of food and beverage items.
• Maintain storeroom and conduct inventories.
• Obtain bids from vendors per department heads.
• Ensure inventory levels minimize waste and maximize turnover.
• Follow EarthView sustainability guidelines.
• Adhere to MSDS and OSHA safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Opportunity: Purchasing Clerk An opportunity for a detail-oriented person to work in our storeroom, primarily responsible for the purchasing/receiving of food and beverage products for the hotel. This role must adhere to established standards and procedures.

Potential Career Path

Purchasing Clerk - Purchasing Coordinator - Purchasing Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Communicate with F&B Director, Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to order all F&B products according to hotel needs and specifications.
• In consultation with F&B leaders order and schedule deliveries of food and beverage items.
• When necessary deliver paper products, food, and beverage to necessary departments.
• Monitor the grades and quality of products received to ensure they meet the hotel's established standards.
• Maintain an orderly storeroom and conduct inventories.
• Obtain bids from vendors, using the telephone and FAX machines, according to the specifications set by the department heads.
• Ensure appropriate levels of inventories are maintained to minimize waste and maximize ratio turnover.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• HighSchool diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous purchasing experience required or equivalent training.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule may include working some weekend days.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping and kneeling.

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