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Suntree Country Club

Purchasing & Receiving Agent

Suntree Country Club, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935


Purchasing Manager

Established in 1975 Suntree Country Club is a private, member-owned country club built exclusively for the enjoyment, relaxation, and fellowship of its members, their families, and guests. The beautifully landscaped estate offers 36 holes of championship golf designed by Robert Trent Jones and Arnold Palmer respectively, and a state-of-the-art short-game practice facility. Additionally, members enjoy a 13 court racquets complex that includes pickleball, and a beautiful pool with a poolside bar. Food service is handled through 2 large, multi-functional clubhouses, 3 kitchens, and multiple bars, private meeting rooms and an exercise facility.

SUNTREE COUNTRY CLUB BY THE NUMBERS:

1,183 Members

$4.0M in annual F&B Activity

80% Ala Carte/20% Banquet

45% Food Cost

180 Employees

38 Culinary Staff (including 4 Sous Chef's)

3 Kitchens

Average Age of Members is 61

Club Essential as point-of-sale system.

$1200 Food Minimum

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Purchasing & Receiving Agent will report to the Food and Beverage Director and be an integral part of the management team. The Purchasing & Receiving Agent will attend all required meetings on an ongoing basis and other meetings as required by the Director of Food & Beverage.

CANDIDATE SUMMARY

A person with strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to service, and a personal and professional self-confidence to lead others is critically important. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail and a commercial mindset while understanding market conditions as it affects price, quality and suppliers. Strong communication skills to negotiate properly on the Club's behalf with suppliers.

JOB SUMMARY

The Purchasing & Receiving Agent will be responsible for purchasing all food and Beverage products to ensure quality standards are met. Monitor pricing levels, negotiate, where possible and communicate with the Food and Beverage Director, Executive Chef and Assistant Food and Beverage Director when and where pricing fluctuations take place.

JOB TAKS (DUTIES)Develop profitable purchasing strategiesAssess supplier profiles and analyze offersPrepare and implement negotiation tacticsPurchasing to include standard menu items, non-alcoholic beverages, liquor and wine procurementProper and timely delivery of invoices to the Controller/Director of FinanceSchedule and track purchases, invoice coding, daily inventory parsOversight of monthly inventory and reporting to accounting departmentDaily Food and Beverage Director, Executive Chef, Assistant Food and Beverage Director briefings of product costs and labor costsMaintain a high level of cleanliness and oversight of proper storage procedures exceeding the state health code standardsProcess purchase requisitions from authorized personnelAssists in the selection and evaluation of suppliesHelps develop purchasing policies and proceduresDevelops purchase specifications and performs make/buy quality evaluation and other analysesMaintains current files of suppliers, stock lists, catalogs, price sheets, etc.Gathers information about market conditions and availability of materialsMonitors purchase orders to assure that deliveries are correct and completeHelps expedite purchase of needed products. Tracks daily par levels on products as set by the Executive Chef and Assistant Food and Beverage DirectorInteracts with vendor personnel regarding shortages, price changes and related mattersWorks with personnel to determine proper quality and purchase quantitiesHelps to minimize losses from product or supply pilferage, spoilage or obsolescenceUtilizes procedures which minimize operating costs for purchase and storage of all productsWorks with suppliers to solve supply and or delivery problemsHelps identify new products, materials and processes which are potentially useful to the clubEducational Requirements/Qualifications

Culinary diploma from a recognized institution or higher is preferred.A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity

Salary and Benefits

The Club will offer a competitive compensation package to include health insurance, vacation, and 401(k) in accordance with the Club's benefits program.