• Job Description

  Req#: 117015

  Overview

  Severin Hotel

  Ideally located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the four-diamond Omni Severin Hotel stands as the city’s longest running luxury hotel and a beautifully restored piece of the city’s history. The hotel elegantly combines the grandeur of the early 1900’s with the modern amenities and superior service of today, and offers memorable experiences that are within walking distance to many leisure, business and cultural attractions.

  Associates at the Omni Severin Hotel enjoy a safe and nurturing environment where anything is possible to make their career with Omni Hotels a reality. The pride in our associates, the engagement of our guests and the spirit of “Hoosier Hospitality” are just a few examples of why we are the employer of choice in the Indianapolis area. If you are a people pleaser, self motivated, and live to serve others, the Omni Severin Hotel is the hotel for you.

  Job Description

  To provide for the acquisition of food, beverage, and general purchases at maximum economics based on business activity. The Purchasing Manager acts as a liaison between individuals in the hotel and resort and supplier representatives in the procurement of goods and services required to achieve the objectives of each department.

  Responsibilities

  • Ensure consistency in the Purchasing process and applications such as: product familiarity, receiving and storage standards, EOM reconciliation of Food and Beverage inventories, EOM Accounts Payable closing.
  • Attend all Food and Beverage and related meetings such as menu tie-down, weekly forecast and Financial Services.
  • Maintain close communications with Chef and Catering Department on requirements for future menu events to evaluate menus against Par Inventories in determining necessary requirements for outlets and banquet functions.
  • Evaluate vendor performance in compliance to Purchasing bid procedures. Monitors vendor ability to provide timely and consistent quality according to established specifications.
  • Maintain close communications with Corporate Purchasing offices for placement and follow-up on quarterly and annual order requirements.
  • Manage weekly bid process to ensure the best prices are being obtained on frequently purchased items.
  • Coordinate with Food and Beverage management weekly purchases of wine, liquor, and beer, ensuring compliance with state liquor laws. Establish and maintain requisition procedures for alcoholic beverages that guarantee maximum control over inventories.
  • Work daily with Accounts Payable to ensure Birchstreet is accurate and up to date.
  • During Month End Closing Purchasing Manager will be a key part of the F&B inventory counting process such as: China, Glass and Silver, Food, Beverage, and Retail merchandise.
  • Assist both F&B and Accounting departments as needed with special projects.
  • Ensures Internal Control guidelines are consistently adhered to.

  Qualifications

  • High School Diploma.
  • Exceptional guest service skills.
  • Above average Computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
  • Ability to stand for a long period of time, stoop, bend and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work flexible schedule (Including weekends and holidays).
  • Must have a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to multi-task in a high paced environment.
  • Must be able to make quick decisions and possess good judgment.
  • Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative course of action quickly and accurately.
  • Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
  • Must be able to work with and understand financial information, data and basic arithmetic functions.
  • Must remain professional in all situations.

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• About the company

  Omni Hotels and Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinctive luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. Omni Hotels is a founding partner in the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) which aligns our brand with luxury hotel worldwide.

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