Purchasing Assistant Manager

Working alongside a high profile and prestigious team, The Peninsula Chicago is seeking an Assistant Purchasing Storeroom Manager with to provide a guest focused experience and achieve the company’s objectives and lead the team to success.

• Be a part of a luxury brand that is globally recognized
• Grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.
• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match

Key accountabilities

• Oversee purchasing, receiving, and storeroom operations in conjunction with hourly staff with regard to Food, Beverage, and General Storeroom items.
• Assist staff with deliveries, requisitions, and orders.
• Manage order guides for assigned product categories.
• Maintain month end inventories for beverage and general storeroom within the Birchstreet system.
• Ensure invoice processing and receiving postings are completed in a timely manner in conjunction with receiving.
• Work closely with kitchen staff to improve the food ordering cycle.
• Work with Laundry and Housekeeping management and staff to create and implement a linen tracking procedure to monitor loss
• This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all tasks that need to be performed but to give the general objectives to be achieved and may be modified from time to time to reflect the ever-changing business environment.

General requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Purchasing management position, preferably in a hotel
• Ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and positions, service orientation towards both internal and external customers.
• Outgoing, flexible, detail oriented and strong organizational skills.  Good communicator
• Approachable, organized, ability to handle pressure, works well with diverse personalities

Benefits We Offer

• 10 vacation days per year
• 6 sick days per year
• 3 personal days per year
• 10 holidays 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. 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.