Wine & Hospitality Receiving Specialist

City Winery; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City Winery is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Receiver to manage inbound goods and maintain accurate inventory at our Chicago facility. You will receive deliveries at the loading dock, verify against purchase orders, check expiration and condition, and store products in designated areas.

Collaborate with kitchen, Events team, and leadership to ensure timely availability for nights and events. The role demands physical stamina, attention to detail, and strong communication to keep operations

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations.
• Forklift operation knowledge preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong communication with kitchen and events teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open line of communication with kitchen.
• Refer to nightly End Of Night Report for events information and rentals.
• Take receipt of all deliveries at loading dock.
• Compare deliveries with purchase orders and invoices.
• Check product expiration and freshness, and dented cans.
• Return or separate damaged items; do not add to active inventory.
• Store products in walk-in cooler, freezer, or dry storage as per system.
• Copy and file invoices after storage and leave for Executive/Sous Chef.
• Inform AM Lead, Sous Chefs and Executive Chefs about unacceptable items or shortages.
• Monitor stock and place orders when low; linen deliveries occur 3x per week.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift license

Organizational skills

Physical stamina and strength

Strong communication skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

City Winery is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Receiver to manage inbound goods and maintain accurate inventory at our Chicago facility. You will receive deliveries at the loading dock, verify against purchase orders, check expiration and condition, and store products in designated areas.

Collaborate with kitchen, Events team, and leadership to ensure timely availability for nights and events. The role demands physical stamina, attention to detail, and strong communication to keep operations