Primary Responsibilities  Purchasing AdministrationSupervise, train and motivate Purchasing department employeesEnsure that the department works closely with the Executive Chef and the Food & Beverage Director to purchase the highest quality products at the lowest pricesEnsure that all purchase order requests are properly completed and approvedNegotiate food prices, place required daily food orders and ensure prompt deliveryGenerate purchase orders on approval requisitions and obtain necessary authorizationObtain competitive price quotations and confirm purchase availabilitiesProvide the Financial Controller with a monthly summary of purchasing reportsCoordinate regular inventories with storeroom personnel and department headsCoordinate capital project purchases with corporate purchasing and outside contractorsCultivate the sound supplier relationshipsConduct regular quality control audits to ensure staff are performing their duties according to standard guidelinesConduct food supplier premise checks with the Chef before registering the supplier as a vendor to ensure supplier compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standardsConduct surprise audit of receiving and storage areas from time to time to ensure that Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards are adhered to Team ManagementInterview, select and recruit direct reportsIdentify and develop team members with potentialConduct performance review with the teamConstantly monitor team members’ appearance, attitude and degree of professionalismPrepare detailed induction programs for new employeesDevelop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business Other ResponsibilitiesBe aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency proceduresAttend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by managementMaintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all timesPerform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management
