Beverage Buyer
Working alongside a high profile and prestigious team, The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Beverage Buyer to join our Purchasing team to achieve the company's objectives and create a memorable guest experience.
- Be a part of a Five Star Five Diamond luxury brand.
- Work with a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.
Key Accountabilities:
- Receive, store, issue, source and rotate goods.
- Process events in Birchstreet system daily.
- Work closely with requesting department heads to assure timely delivery and product quality.
- Know and use inventory and ordering system to create purchase orders, receive goods and manage inventory.
- Maintain agreed upon standards and practices in all beverage purchasing activities.
- Receive end users product issue requests and fill orders accordingly.
- Understand costs and budgets, and work with the appropriate department head to achieve/maintain budgeted cost percentage.
- Recommend best purchases and alternative new products to users.
- Establish and maintain adequate PAR levels. (Minimum, maximum, reorder point).
- Take month-end inventory and enter into inventory system.
- Cross-train in all procurement related functions.
General Requirements:
- Able to lift and move utilities up to 50lbs.
- Good knowledge on purchasing system, Birchstreet ideal.
- Impeccable grooming and excellent presentation.
- Being able to follow proper job-related guidance.
Benefits We Offer:
- 10 vacation days per year.
- 9 paid holiday days per year.
- 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year.
- 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year.
- Complimentary employee meals.
- Discounted parking.
- Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels.
- 50% restaurant discount
- 50% discount on spa services.
- 25% discount on spa retail.
- 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Complimentary life insurance.
- Complimentary long-term disability.
- Retirement plan with 5% company match.
We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. Due to a high number of applications, we will only contact you if your qualifications match our needs. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States.
About The Peninsula Chicago
Set along the famed Magnificent Mile section of Michigan Avenue, The Peninsula Chicago offers spectacular views over Lake Michigan and the glittering city skyline. Proud of its tradition of Midwestern hospitality, the hotel is considered the top choice for everything from accommodation to celebrations and corporate events in the city.