Purchasing Manager - (Louisville, KY)

POSITION PURPOSE: To plan, organize, direct and control all purchasing functions of the hotel to ensure that the highest quality product is purchased at the best possible price while adhering to corporate policies and scheduling demands. CRITICAL FUNCTIONS: Communicates with Director F&B, Executive Chef and sous chefs and orders all F&B products according to hotel needs and specifications. Forecasts operational needs and schedules deliveries of all food and beverage items. Monitors the grades and quality of products received to ensure that they meet the hotel's established standards. Determines the food and beverage qualifications for all catering menus, and orders according to guarantee of the menus. Participates in all hotel meetings including weekly staff, F&B, and daily menu meeting.