Assistant Manager Purchasing jobs

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

What you will be doing:

• Ensure Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Core standards are maintained;
• Ensure clean and safe working environment in accordance to the health and safety regulations
• Ensure proper rotation and other inventory management techniques are utilized.
• Ensure accurate tracking of all items received and issued
• Ensure proper communication with the Food and Beverage Department with regards to inventory levels and management.
• Maintain staff motivation and develop strong channels of communication, through department meetings, one-on-ones and on the job trainings.
• To train, develop and work side-by-side with our employees, ensuring they have necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties;
• Receiving products, checking weights, cost, quantity and quality.
• Prepare daily food and beverage orders and order all products through Birchstreet.
• Maintain direct contact with purchasing office in co‑ordination with Executive Chef.
• Responsible for storage & security for food and liquor stores items.
• Coordinate & facilitate month end inventories for the Storeroom and various outlets.
• To adhere to all environmental policies and procedures as required.
• Manage inventory variances through Birchstreet inventory control/purchasing system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your experience and skillset includes:

• Completed High School
• Excellent math skills.
• WHMIS, Food handling course a must.
• Completion of Interaction Management and Train the Trainer a definite asset
• Good physical condition.
• Excellent leadership/supervisory skills.
• Computer experience with MS applications
• Previous warehouse management skills an asset.
• Knowledge of Hotel and departments an asset.
• Must be a team player.

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Apply Today: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.lakelouisejobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: CLL.Careers@Fairmont.com

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.