Food Purchasing Manager

From comfortably casual to lavishly appointed, AHC Hospitality represents a diverse array of hotels, restaurants, and resorts. Our team members provide exceptional experiences that delight our guests at every touchpoint. Whether hosting a meeting for several hundred, serving a table for two, or creating a beautiful space for our guests to enjoy, AHC Hospitality is full of opportunities for our guests, as well as our associates. We invest in supporting your growth and are a company who sees your success as our success. Choose a property that fits your personality: the Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Grand Rapids, AC Hotel by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown - and start your unstoppable career here.

This is a full-time position requiring weekend availability.

This position is eligible for full benefits (medical, dental & vision), 401K, paid vacation, discounted downtown parking, free employee meals, hotel and restaurant discounts and more.

SUMMARY:

The Food Purchasing Manager is responsible for the daily operation of food purchasing, storage, and dispensing processes to meet the needs of various hotel departments and functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for all food purchases for the hotel.

. Maintain par levels of stock, complete requisition for additional supplies as appropriate.

. Oversee distribution of all goods according to the requisition and company procedures; inspect to ensure supplies/product is in good condition before accepting, know what items are not available, replace and rotate stock in correct place as soon as possible, keep proper inventory levels stocked.

. Utilize Birch Street Purchasing software for ordering, requisitions, and inventories. Maintain accurate product information within Birch Street.

. Follow up with vendors for back orders, substitutes, and other issues.

. Keep precise records, files, reports, and contracts. Remain within budget for department, projects and/or supplies.

. Maintain and research pricing for all purchased goods.

. Maintain all records needed for accounting.

. Maintain all specifications and update them in conjunction with the chefs on a constant basis.

. Schedule employees based upon forecasted volumes.

. Manage the operation of the food purchasing department; train employees on proper goods receiving and storage methods.

. Perform routine duties independently; discuss or seek approval on complex matters with Finance & Accounting. Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

. Has a fiduciary responsibility to the company and management.

. Handle and manage information confidentially.

. Attend departmental meetings.

. Follow AHC handbook policies and standard operating procedures.

. Complete all daily responsibilities/cleaning task list.

. Follow our hotel green policies.

. Ensure trash/recyclables are taken out

. Follow AHC guest service standards.

. Actively work with department staff, while following all departmental rules.

. Any other additional responsibilities that may be asked by General Manager, Guest Care Manager, Manager on Duty or Supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Previous Culinary experience and or knowledge preferred.

. A solid display of safe food handling.

. Delegation and Communication: Assign tasks as necessary.

. Organization: Demonstrate ability to proactively prioritize needs and effectively manage resources.

. Performance management, supervisory: Demonstrate ability to relate to, communicate with and motivate employees to sustained high performance and quality levels.

. Planning: Skilled in determining whether tasks should be attempted, identifying the most effective way to complete the task, and preparing to overcome expected difficulties.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Three to four years' management experience in hotel purchasing operations preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Culinary experience is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate:

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Is regularly required to stand, walk and run
• Is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects
• Is required to frequently reach with hands and arms
• Is regularly required to talk or hear; taste or smell
• Is occasionally required to sit and stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision