Assistant Purchasing Manager

at  Four Seasons

ABOUT FOUR SEASONS:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

ABOUT THE LOCATION:

Write your own music city story. Let us show you the real Nashville, connecting you to the creative spirit of the city’s artisans. Four Seasons is the new social hub of downtown Nashville’s SoBro neighbourhood, just steps from music, sports and entertainment. Feel the rhythm of our vibrant restaurants and event spaces, and the harmony of our Spa and rooftop pool – celebrating nature with views of the Cumberland River and Riverfront Park. With unparalleled Four Seasons service and warm Southern hospitality, we’ll inspire a truly authentic experience of Music City.
We are turning up the volume in Music City and we want you to join our playlist! Weaving the warmth of southern hospitality with the intuition of Four Seasons service, our team is changing the landscape of Nashville .
We are looking for an Assistant Purchasing Manager who will plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Purchasing Department while ensuring guest satisfaction. This person will have strong leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills, is able to prioritize and adapt to the changing needs of the operation, and can evidence having a solid work ethic, good business acumen and a passion for service. Prior experience in a mixed-use residential hotel is preferred.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise/work together with Director of Purchasing and Storekeeper to ensure that all incoming merchandise is dated, priced, and rotated in all circumstances.
• Work together with Director of Purchasing and Storekeeper to ensure that all requisitions are filled i n a tim ely basis in accor dance with Storeroom hours, and the requests of outlets.
• Extend all requisitions on a daily basis.
• Ensure perpetual inventory for all liquor is kept current and variances are at a minimum.
• Ensure cleanliness of all areas, keeping food storage area in strict compliance with health code regulations.
• Take note of Slow -Moving Stock list at least once each month.
• Must be able to perform all duties that are usually performed by a Buyer.
• Adhere to 3 quote comparisons.
• Ensure monthly update on all F&B quotes, all quotes are filed for audit accordingly.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Four Seasons Hotels.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.
• The ability to maintain a clean, neat and organized work area.
• The ability to work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
• The ability to utilize the telephones according to Four Seasons standards.
• The ability to comply with Four Seasons Category One and Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact .
• The ability to follow Core and Culture Standards, Sequence of Service and How To’s.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required .
• One to two years’ previous experience as an assistant manager in Food & Beverage outlet preferable.
• Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
• Knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting.
• Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Authorization to work in the United States is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial role with another Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for an L-1 visa sponsorship.

• Supervise/work together with Director of Purchasing and Storekeeper to ensure that all incoming merchandise is dated, priced, and rotated in all circumstances.
• Work together with Director of Purchasing and Storekeeper to ensure that all requisitions are filled i n a tim ely basis in accor dance with Storeroom hours, and the requests of outlets.
• Extend all requisitions on a daily basis.
• Ensure perpetual inventory for all liquor is kept current and variances are at a minimum.
• Ensure cleanliness of all areas, keeping food storage area in strict compliance with health code regulations.
• Take note of Slow -Moving Stock list at least once each month.
• Must be able to perform all duties that are usually performed by a Buyer.
• Adhere to 3 quote comparisons.
• Ensure monthly update on all F&B quotes, all quotes are filed for audit accordingly.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Four Seasons Hotels.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.
• The ability to maintain a clean, neat and organized work area.
• The ability to work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
• The ability to utilize the telephones according to Four Seasons standards.
• The ability to comply with Four Seasons Category One and Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact .
• The ability to follow Core and Culture Standards, Sequence of Service and How To’s