Job Information
Fairmont Assistant Purchasing Manager in Lake Louise, Alberta
Company Description
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 is in it for you:
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 $5/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)
Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Spa
Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor
Job Description
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 side0by-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.
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
APPLY TODAY: We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about living and working in Lake Louise! www.lakelouisejobs.com
Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: At Fairmont Hotels & Resort we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That's why you'll find exceptional work opportunities - throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific - as well as industry - leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award - winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!
Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: cll.careers@fairmont.com
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