Purchasing & Receiving Manager, Food & Beverage

Crystal Mountain Resort; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra season pass

Spouse/Dependents pass

401K with immediate vesting

Group health insurance

Employee housing available

Year-round employment opportunities

Job summary

Crystal Mountain Resort is seeking a Food & Beverage Purchasing and Receiving Manager to oversee procurement, inventory, and distribution of F&B products across the resort. You will manage par levels, vendor relationships, and receiving processes to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.

The role requires leadership, attention to detail, and strong communication to support a smooth supply chain and operational excellence at the resort.

Qualifications

• Oversee procurement and vendor management for F&B operations.
• Manage inventory, par levels, and purchasing workflows.
• Lead and train staff on food safety and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Procure and manage F&B goods ensuring cost efficiency and quality.
• Maintain par levels, supplier relationships, and purchase orders.
• Oversee receiving, storage, and distribution of goods across resort departments.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and conduct regular audits.
• Generate reports on purchasing activity and costs.

Job description

WORK AND PLAY IN THE MOUNTAINS

Year Round

WORK AND PLAY IN THE MOUNTAINS

Join our team of big mountain adventurers at the largest ski resort in Washington! Here at Crystal, it's more than our work. It's our passion for the guest experience, the outdoors, and the community that bring us together at the end of the tree-lined road. We come from near and far to be up on the mountain because it's an experience you just don't get anywhere else. Events are always on the calendar and friends are always down to play. Work in the beautiful National Forest, neighboring Mt. Rainier, as a premier Ikon Pass destination with a whole lot of stoke to share.

BIG PEAKS, BIGGER PERKS

Employee Perks

• Free Alterra season pass (unlimited, direct to lift at all Alterra resorts)
• + Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents 25 & under
• 50% off window ticket price at IKON partner resorts
• Free access to Alterra Mountain destinations during time off
• Free ski-referral letters for employees to use at other mountain resorts during time off
• Free friends & family day-ski vouchers (Periodic allotment)
• Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Lessons
• Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals
• Discounts on Gear Tune-Ups
• Discounts on Food & Beverage
• Discounts at Crystal Mountain Retail shops
• Free Crystal branded swag
• Pro deals on gear with 100s of brands
• Discount Marketplace
• Deals on accessories, auto, electronics, entertainment, fitness, food, home, pet supplies, travel, and more
• Employee-only Night Skiing events
• Employee Housing Available for eligible positions
• Accrued paid time off for eligible positions
• Group health insurance for eligible positions
• 401K benefit and generous match with immediate vesting for all staff members over 18
• Opportunities for growth, advancement, and year-round employment

Position Title: Food & Beverage Purchasing and Receiving Manager

Business Unit or Department: Food & Beverage

Position reports to: Food and Beverage Director

Classification: Full-time year round

# of Direct Reports: 1-8

# of Indirect Reports: 0

Wage Range: $30-34/hr, bonus eligible

Resort Overview, Culture And Vision

Crystal Mountain is the Pacific Northwest's premier destination for skiers, snowboarders, and summer adventurers. We are part of Alterra Mountain Company which consists of some of the world's most aspirational brands. A career with Crystal Mountain is more than what you do today; it's being part of creating a community rooted in the spirit of the mountains, united by a passion for adventure, and celebrating the legendary adventures and enduring memories that mountains bring to everyone.

Crystal Mountain delivers best in class service and adventures worthy of our extraordinary terrain and beauty.

We are here to shape the future of mountain adventure.

We Embrace Empowerment

We Honor Authenticity

We Cultivate Collaboration

We Prioritize Purpose

Position Summary

The Food & Beverage Purchasing and Receiving Manager at Crystal Mountain Resort is responsible for overseeing the efficient procurement, management, and distribution of food and beverage products within the resort's F&B operations. This position ensures a smooth supply chain, maintaining inventory levels, and managing the receiving and distribution of goods to meet F&B service standards.

The Food & Beverage Purchasing and Receiving Manager is integral in maintaining the supply chain, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely availability of F&B products. This role demands a detail-oriented, strategic thinker capable of effective communication, resource management, and personnel leadership to uphold operational excellence at the resort.

Essential Duties

Procurement and Vendor Management

• Maintain strong vendor relationships in engaging with approved vendors for par level purchasing.
• Maintain ordering of par systems in agreement with F&B leadership team.
• Weekly management of pars review with F&B leadership team.

Inventory and Ordering Management

• Implement and maintain inventory management systems to maintain stock par levels, delivery and receiving schedules.
• Forecast demand, monitor stock levels, and adjust purchasing strategies for efficient inventory control.
• Oversee the receiving and inspection of all incoming F&B goods, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with set standards and procedures, including the food safety program.
• Coordinate the efficient distribution of products to various resort departments while ensuring proper handling and storage protocols, including tracking documentation in the flow of food.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures through regular inspections and immediate resolution of non-compliance issues, including but not limited to, an expiration list, food safety documentation, and corporate safety requirements.
• Supervising and entering transfers, waste sheets, and internal/external requisitions, including entering invoices for purchases made to manage par levels.
• Updating inventory templates and supervising physical inventory.
• Conduct training sessions to ensure staff awareness of best practices, including FOODTRAK.
• Responsible for the transfer of monthly information, such as inventory counts.
• Generate regular reports on purchasing activities, inventory levels, and cost analyses to