Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Greenwood Hospitality Group. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

JOB SUMMARY

Come join The Farnam, Autograph Collection, and start your career with the only AAA Four Diamond hotel in Nebraska!

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Purchasing Agent is efficient in receiving/distribution of hotel's food & beverage goods and services and to assist in receiving and distributing of guests' goods. He/she is also responsible for assisting with Food & Beverage controls through turnover, inventories and maintaining par stock levels in accordance with hotel business levels.

FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Receive food and beverage items in a manner prescribed by the Food & • • Beverage operations of each hotel as it relates to proper rotation, stocking, pricing, and storage.
• Ensure proper operation of freezers, refrigerators, and walk-in coolers and notify management of any equipment repairs needed.
• Issue food and beverage goods by following the proper issuing procedures prescribed by the Hotel policies and procedures, which include recording, pricing, rotation, and delivery to authorized requesting employees.
• Maintain food and beverage par levels for all items as required by management.
• Maintain good record keeping of all items received and issued to minimize any storeroom variances, in accordance with established Food & Beverage procedures. Use computer equipment to record all transactions.
• Assist Food & Beverage inventories as required by management.

Education & Experience:

• A high school diploma with mathematical emphasis required.
• College courses in an associated field and previous supervisory responsibilities preferred.
• 2 years of progressive hospitality purchasing experience.
• The ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of safe food handling standards and beverage management.
• Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Greenwood Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
• Comply with Greenwood Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by Chef, Controller on General Manager.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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