Purchasing and Supplies Assistant Job in Kenya

Our client, a fast growing hotel is looking to recruit and fill the position of a Purchasing and Supplies Assistant.
 

Purpose of the Job: Key areas of responsibilities are to purchase food & beverage at the right price and at the right time while performing his/her duties within the framework of the standards connected with the product and the direction and regulations laid down by the hotel management. 

Another key responsibility is to work in close liaison with the Operations Manager, Head Chef, F& B supervisor and Unit Accountant.

Specific Duties

• All items are to be received and stored in their correct manner according to storing location, packaging, temperature, light, humidity etc. on a first in first out basis to enable stock rotation.


• All issues to be ready by requested time. Storerooms must always be kept locked when not working inside and a great emphasis to be placed on security of inventories.


• All food, beverage, consumables and room amenities orders are to be placed according to company policy liaising with Head of Chef, F&B Supervisor and Operations Manager.


• All administration matters to be carried out according to company policy and the direction of the Unit Accountant and the Financial Controller.


• Daily contact and exchange of information with Head Chef, chef on duty and operations assistant.


• Carry out inventories without fail as agreed with Financial Controller or from Head Office of food, beverage, consumables and room stocks.


• Deal with any variances and carry out recounts as informed by Financial Controller.


• Provide a two way line of communication for all hotel staff.   


• Ensure that correct disciplinary procedures are adhered to.


• Follow up on disciplinary reports.


• No unauthorized persons to be allowed inside the storerooms   


• It is expected, that the Storekeeper is fully aware of the company standards with regard to purchasing/receiving/issuing and administration as outlined in the F&B Manual.


• Check on existing standards by asking your colleagues of their opinion and suggest modifications to Financial Controller.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a diploma/Degree in purchasing and Supplies.


• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in the hotel industry will be an added advantage.


• Desired competencies


• A high level of attention to detail is necessary for success in this role


• Good organizational skills


• Be a person of integrity and honest.


• Good communication skills are vital.


• A strong sense of business ethics including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs and a convincing cover letter to recruitment@pdcafrica.com indicating the job title applied for by Wednesday 11th March 2015. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.