Purchasing Clerk

HHM Hotels; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels in Fort Lauderdale seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to manage the purchasing and receiving of food and beverage items for the hotel. You will work closely with the F&B Director and Executive Chef to order products, schedule deliveries, and ensure quality aligns with the hotel's standards.

The role emphasizes maintaining an organized storeroom, conducting inventories, obtaining bids from vendors, and supporting sustainability and safety initiatives while performing other duties

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred or equivalent.
• Previous purchasing experience required or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deliver paper products, food, and beverage to necessary departments when necessary.
• Monitor the grades and quality of products received to meet the hotel's standards.
• Maintain an orderly storeroom and conduct inventories.
• Obtain bids from vendors using telephone and FAX according to department heads' specs.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained to minimize waste and maximize turnover.
• Follow sustainability guidelines related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits and follow MSDS/OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Inventory control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Opportunity: Purchasing Clerk

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 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

• High School 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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About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.