Oak View Group
Assistant Purchasing Manager | Wintrust Arena/McCormick Place
Oak View Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Oak View GroupOak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position SummaryResponsible for ordering, receiving, inventory management and controls. Maintain proper food safety standard and HACCP controls including tracking and recording of temperature. Support department needs by sourcing requested items, pricing of equipment and placing orders. Daily entry of company’s inventory management system and maintaining show records. Scheduling and management of departments represented work forces.
This role will pay a salary of $60,000 to $65,000.
Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).
This position will remain open until Dec 31, 2024.
About the VenueMcCormick Place located in downtown Chicago is the largest and most flexible convention center in North America., With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space, the campus proudly hosts some of the world’s largest and most prestigious conventions, meetings, and trade shows, welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year.
Responsibilities
Understands and effectively communicates OVG 360 policies and procedures.
Communicates with all internal teams and understands the information needed to lead the Concessions and Suites/Catering operations.
Facilitates the purchasing, requisition and distribution process.
Purchases food, beverage, and supplies based on event schedule.
Delegates tasks to warehouse lead, warehouse staff and linen/uniform room staff.
Oversees sanitation and safety of warehouse
Communicates vendor performance and service to Director of Catering/AGM
Makes informed and cost-effective decisions pertaining to product, receiving, storage and distribution
Manages monthly inventory
Use of progressive discipline of staff when necessary
Other Warehouse duties as needed
Qualifications
5 years purchasing and supervisory experience in arena or similar business
Must have strong knowledge of food and beverages and be up to date on current trends
Extensive knowledge of Quest or similar food service program
Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize effectively
Strong knowledge of PC software, including proficiency in Excel and Word and using email
Proven abilities to lead and develop staff
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Must be able to work flexible schedule
Experience working with union employees and understanding Collective Bargaining Agreement preferred
Ability to take tasks that are not clearly defined and appropriately define problem, propose and implement solutions
ServSafe and TIPS/BASSET certified
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a DifferenceAt OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our
people , improves our
service , and raises our
excellence . Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity EmployerOak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Position SummaryResponsible for ordering, receiving, inventory management and controls. Maintain proper food safety standard and HACCP controls including tracking and recording of temperature. Support department needs by sourcing requested items, pricing of equipment and placing orders. Daily entry of company’s inventory management system and maintaining show records. Scheduling and management of departments represented work forces.
This role will pay a salary of $60,000 to $65,000.
Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).
This position will remain open until Dec 31, 2024.
About the VenueMcCormick Place located in downtown Chicago is the largest and most flexible convention center in North America., With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space, the campus proudly hosts some of the world’s largest and most prestigious conventions, meetings, and trade shows, welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year.
Responsibilities
Understands and effectively communicates OVG 360 policies and procedures.
Communicates with all internal teams and understands the information needed to lead the Concessions and Suites/Catering operations.
Facilitates the purchasing, requisition and distribution process.
Purchases food, beverage, and supplies based on event schedule.
Delegates tasks to warehouse lead, warehouse staff and linen/uniform room staff.
Oversees sanitation and safety of warehouse
Communicates vendor performance and service to Director of Catering/AGM
Makes informed and cost-effective decisions pertaining to product, receiving, storage and distribution
Manages monthly inventory
Use of progressive discipline of staff when necessary
Other Warehouse duties as needed
Qualifications
5 years purchasing and supervisory experience in arena or similar business
Must have strong knowledge of food and beverages and be up to date on current trends
Extensive knowledge of Quest or similar food service program
Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize effectively
Strong knowledge of PC software, including proficiency in Excel and Word and using email
Proven abilities to lead and develop staff
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Must be able to work flexible schedule
Experience working with union employees and understanding Collective Bargaining Agreement preferred
Ability to take tasks that are not clearly defined and appropriately define problem, propose and implement solutions
ServSafe and TIPS/BASSET certified
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a DifferenceAt OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our
people , improves our
service , and raises our
excellence . Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity EmployerOak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.