Assistant Director of Purchasing

Company Description Your team and working environment... Since 1907, Fairmont has served as the San Francisco residence for U.S. presidents, world leaders and entertainment stars. The landmark hotel offers 606 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, three distinctive restaurants, a health club and easy access to the city’s most popular attractions. Fairmont San Francisco is located atop Nob Hill at 950 Mason Street. Job Description Summary of Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Food and Beverage, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: • Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service • Negotiate food prices, place daily orders based on requirements, and ensure prompt delivery as requested. • Generate purchase orders on approved requisitions prior to placing orders. • Attend food and beverage cost of sales meetings • Prepare monthly beverage cost of sales analysis • Assist chefs with any information for monthly food cost of sales analysis • Ensure Purchase orders are closed out timely or accrued properly in the month • Assist in monthly count and extension of food and beverage inventories and the quarterly counts of operating equipment. • Ensure sufficient operating supplies are in stock, and coordinate orders with each department. • Assists the purchasing Director in daily operations • Continuous monitoring of products to ensure product quality, and or proper weight and amount. • Maintain up to date summary of current prices on food, beverage and inventory stock. • Prepare daily receiving reports for AP • Oversees the cleanliness and maintenance of all receiving areas to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations • Work with receivers and accounts payable personnel to maintain accurate records of goods. • Prepare weekly beverage cost report • Implement beverage recipe integration into Birchstreet • Assist Chefs to ensure that specifications of products are consistent and accurate • Develop a working knowledge of all procedures & operations as detailed in the Finance Policy Manual and Audit lists to ensure the compliance of these procedures. • Assist in Outlets in operational capacity as needed including running restaurant or banquet shifts, managing colleagues and guest relations • Operate in compliance with all Local, State and Federal laws and government regulations. • Special projects as designated by Director of Finance, Director of Operations or Director of F&B • Salary range for this position is $85,000 - $114,000 USD gross annual Qualifications Qualifications: • Previous experience is an asset • Minimum of 3years leadership experience in Purchasing, with proven training, team building, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and computer skills. • Strong organizational, administrative and time management skills, the ability to be flexible with hours, days off, assignments and additional duties. • Excels in a fast paced and challenging team-oriented environment. • Solid knowledge of Purchasing procedures. Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): • Seated computer work, including constant keyboarding and mousing. • Walking throughout shift • Periods of continuous sitting and standing • Able to lift loads of 35 pounds Bending, squatting, pushing and pulling Visa Requirements: Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Fairmont is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Feel free to visit our website at http://www.fairmont.com/ to find out more about our company. EOE/M/F/V