Food Purchaser

About the role

Receives and verifies all incoming items and keeps records on incoming and outgoing supplies.

Responsibilities

• Receive, count, weigh, and measure incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Verify information of shipments against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Affix shipping labels on packed items identifying shipping information on cartons.
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and notify the supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Route items to appropriate departments.
• Use a hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from the shipping and receiving platform to storage or work areas.
• Accurately receive all incoming merchandise according to Sonesta Specifications.
• Notify other departments at the time of arrival of merchandise.
• Properly rotate items, price, and store incoming merchandise.
• Properly mark purchase orders for each item received, specifying quantity, date, and all necessary information.
• Adhere to all Sonesta Sanitation and Safety Standards and Guidelines.
• Deliver passionate and engaging service to guests by recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs to exceed expectations.
• Consistently deliver the GUEST model:
  • Greet or welcome everyone warmly with a smile, including children.
  • Use eye and ear contact and the guest’s name during interaction.
  • Establish/anticipate needs, be knowledgeable about the hotel area, and offer services with enthusiasm and commitment.
  • Solve and own all requests/complaints and follow up to completion.
  • Thank everyone, establish an interest in guest’s satisfaction, and invite them to return or offer further services.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including working in other areas of the hotel to assist operations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account with Company Match (available the first day of the month after hire date).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Paid Vacation (2 weeks) and Sick Days (6 days), plus 10 paid holidays per year.
• Free parking.
• Free shift meal.
• $60 Shoes for Crew credit per year.
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (over 1,200 hotels worldwide).
• Educational Assistance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts.
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• Accident Insurance.