Restaurant Receiving & Inventory Specialist

The Polo Room Palm Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Polo Room Palm Beach is seeking a detail-oriented Receiver to join our restaurant team. You will be responsible for accepting, inspecting, organizing, and storing all deliveries to support inventory accuracy and efficient kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include inspecting items against orders, labeling and rotating stock, monitoring temperatures, and maintaining clean receiving areas while following food safety and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in restaurant receiving, food service, inventory, or a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect deliveries for quality and accuracy.
• Match deliveries to PO/invoices and report discrepancies.
• Date, label, rotate, and store products per safety standards.
• Monitor temperatures of perishables on delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Food safety awareness

Job description

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Job description:

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Receiver to join our restaurant team. The Receiver is responsible for accepting, inspecting, organizing, and properly storing all food, beverage, and supply deliveries. This position plays an important role in maintaining inventory accuracy, product quality, and efficient kitchen operations while ensuring that all deliveries meet the restaurant’s standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect deliveries of food, beverages, and restaurant supplies for quality, quantity, freshness, and accuracy.

• Compare deliveries against purchase orders and invoices, identifying and reporting any shortages, damages, or discrepancies.

• Properly date, label, rotate, and store products according to food safety standards and restaurant procedures.

• Monitor product temperatures upon delivery and ensure proper handling of perishable items.

• Organize walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage, and other receiving areas to maintain cleanliness and efficiency.

• Communicate with kitchen management, chefs, vendors, and other team members regarding deliveries, product quality, and inventory needs.

• Maintain accurate receiving and inventory records and assist with inventory counts as needed.

• Keep receiving and storage areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in restaurant receiving, food service, inventory, or a similar role is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately verify products, quantities, and invoices.

• Knowledge of food handling, storage, and sanitation standards is beneficial.

• Ability to safely lift and move boxes, cases, and other deliveries, including items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

• Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality and organization.

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Join our team and play an important role in maintaining the quality, organization, and smooth operation of our restaurant!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person