What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchaser at Lavo position at Tao Group?
Position Summary: Responsible for inventorying, purchasing and receiving all operating supplies and equipment. Interacts with fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.
Duties and Responsibilities: including but not limited to
· Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.
· Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house, and the entire venue.
· Assists in the decision-making process for interviewing, hiring and training new applicants.
· Responsible for the scheduling, promoting and employee development of assigned department.
· Collaborates with GM to facilitate the ordering of all front-of-house supplies.
· Oversees heart-of-house operations to ensure safety, quality, recipe accuracy and financial profitability.
· Responsible for regulating the pars for all supplies for regular service, catering, take-out, delivery and all in/off-venue events.
· Manages all deliveries and receiving procedures while following specifications of purchase order.
· Responsible for overseeing stocking and rotation of all non-beverage related deliveries.
· Possesses in-depth knowledge of operational systems, which includes inventory, purchasing and receiving.
· Participates in reviewing the venue’s monthly Profit & Loss statement.
· Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
· Ensures that the venue is compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations; and company policies.
· Coaches and develops heart-of-house employees by setting clear guidelines and expectations.
· Responsible for ensuring that all mechanical systems are in good working order and compliant with all federal, state and local ordinances.
· Ensures all employees are compliant with all heart-of-house standards and procedures.
· Possesses comprehensive knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the venue.
· Ensures the completion of all opening and closing procedures as prescribed by company.
· Communicates clearly and concisely with all employees during service.
· Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised employees.
· Responsible for overseeing the replacement or repair of all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
· Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
· Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
· Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
· Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners and supporting hotel environments.
· Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
Training Requirements:
- Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Purchaser training, Food Handling Certificate.
Minimum Education and Qualifications:
· Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Hospitality, Business etc. or equivalent work experience preferred
· Previous purchasing management/supervisory experience preferred.
· Experience in a high-volume operation.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
- Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
- Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
- Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Tao Group Hospitality reserves the right to make changes in the above job description and all other duties assigned. Nothing herein shall restrict Tao Group Hospitality management’s right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time. Tao Group is an EOE.