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Purchasing Agent

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group, Birmingham, AL, United States


Pay $18/hour

Position Purpose Purchasing/Storeroom Agent who would be responsible for monitoring inventory, delivering materials to the production or various hotel departments and transacting materials in and out of the storeroom. This position reports to the Executive Chef.

Essential Functions

Review inventory and par levels

Order inventory, unpack and receive materials into the company stockrooms, freezers or walk in coolers

Fill requisitions

Deliver ordered items to different areas of kitchen and hotel, receive & track packages

Ensure proper use and storage of hand trucks

Review and order items for Banquet Event Orders in a timely fashion

Use computer programs including MS Excel to ensure departments are invoiced correctly

Ensure freshness, counts and accuracy of all deliveries

Track product inventory

Utilize First In First Out delivery method

Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned to adhere to health standards

Adhere to safety policies & procedures

Additional Duties

Must put away products as soon as they come in with regards to local state and health codes

Maintain control of storage areas ensuring they are locked and secured at all time

Prepare food for daily production and BEOs

Gather extra inventory that can be used for concierge, family meal, the cafeteria and report to supervisor, sous chefs and Executive chef.

Supervise the stewarding department ensuring they are completing their duties in a timely manner to company standards.

Ensure that stewards are maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen.

Take an accurate and timely monthly inventory of goods and report to Chef.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.

Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department needs including weekdays, weekends, and holidays 8 am to 4 pm.

Ability to converse, read and write in English, stand and walk for up to 8 hours, lift and carry 50 pounds, push/pull 250 pounds, bend, and twist.

Experience using a computer and MS Excel.

Qualification Standards Education:

High school graduate.

Experience:

2+ years in Accounts Receivable function. Must understand a monthly financial reporting cycle, and be able to administer its activities.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio

Flexible scheduling

Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period

Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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