Purchasing Agent at Del Monte Hotel Management LLC in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

Are you ready to apply your expertise to a rewarding career with a leader in the hospitality industry? Join the DelMonte Hotel Group team! We are currently seeking experienced and driven candidates just like you to serve as a Purchasing Agent.

You will play a key role to ensure a great guest and colleague experience.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Become part of our family and see why so many of our associates have made DelMonte Hotel Group their career home. Contact us today – we’re waiting to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities

As a Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for ordering of all food, beverage and related items based on business needs.

Your specific duties in this role will include:

• Order food, beverage and related items timely to avoid delays or shortages.

• Receive and inspect all deliveries to ensure compliance with all specifications.

• Deliver any packages to appropriate departments as needed.

• Return merchandise that is not acceptable and note any credits issued.

• Store all incoming deliveries ensuring all food is rotated on a first in first out basis.

• Fill liquor/beverage requisitions for In Room Dining, Service Bar and the Main Bar.

• Stock associate soda vending machine.

• Maintain kitchen area storage closets, coolers and freezers in proper supply, organization and cleanliness.

• Complete end of month responsibilities including inventories and C7's.

• Review, log and code invoices ensuring proper pricing and accounting. 

Job Requirements

We are looking for a self-motivated Purchasing Agent with a strong work ethic and a drive to exceed expectations. It is also important that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Specific qualifications for the role include:

• 3 to 6 months related experience; One year certificate from college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Solid organizational, time-management and prioritization skills

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Order processing system knowledge a plus

Benefits

As a Purchasing Agent with Del Monte Hotel Group, you will be part of a hospitality leader that prides itself on cultivating a workplace that feels like home and that brings out the best in you, each and every day. It’s the kind of company where many of our associates come for a job but stay for a career—the kind of place where your strengths will be appreciated, and where each of us can truly be ourselves.

Your hard work and professional dedication will be rewarded with excellent compensation packages, which may vary somewhat depending on location.

• Compensation $18.00 per hour

• Comprehensive benefit packages for full-time positions

• Hotel room discounts at our locations around the globe

• Discounts on food and beverages

• Professional development and advancement opportunities

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