About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Since opening in 1928, our legendary property has been the preferred address for celebrities, royalty and the international elite — and it’s easy to see why. Located at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, we put you in the enviable heart of Beverly Hills, with designer shopping, fine dining and postcard-worthy views at our doorstep.

Director of Purchasing

Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel

Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel, is looking for a Director of Purchasing who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. This position has the opportunity to shape employee experience by providing exceptional knowledge and service in support of our world-renowned hotels. The Director of Purchasing reports to the Director of Finance. Work authorization for the location is required.

Join Our Team

In captivating Beverly Hills with Rodeo Drive boutiques glittering at the doorstep, this legendary Los Angeles landmark buzzes with renewed vitality. Offering tradition and trend, peaceful privacy and lively sophistication, Beverly Wilshire wants YOU to be part of our talented team of individuals who provide thoughtful Four Seasons care to warm every moment.

Responsibilities

The ability to train, supervise and motivate Purchasing employees and execute all their tasks.The ability to carry out all administrative functions of the department relating to payroll, scheduling, recruiting, disciplining and evaluating.The ability to ensure the department works closely with the Chef and the Food & Beverage Director to purchase the highest quality products at the lowest price.The ability to ensure all purchase order requests are properly completed and approved.The ability to recommend and implement purchasing concepts that save money through contract, quantity discount and pre-price increase purchasing.The ability to maintain accurate written food specifications and use them effectively for price quotations and receiving.The ability to supervise receiving, documenting, storage, issue procedures as outlined in the policy and procedure manuals, ensuring product pricing, rotation and inventory levels as well as storage area sanitation.The ability to control purchase of non-food merchandise through effective purchase order system including competitive bids.The ability to maintain accurate historical records for all products for usage information.  Compares actual to theoretical inventory levels to assure storeroom security standards are sufficient.The ability to maintain security storage areas through controlled issue hours, requisition and key control.The ability to ensure all storage areas are secure, clean and properly organized.The ability to coordinate the annual operating equipment and supply requirements.The ability to coordinate purchases related to capital projects.The ability to prepare and post staff schedule.The ability to conduct quality control audits to ensure staff is properly trained and following established procedures.The ability to coordinate and participate in all month end and quarterly inventories of food, beverage, operating equipment and supplies.The ability to respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.The ability to perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff.

What to Expect: You Will…

Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potentialHave access to a robust benefit planHave the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging workDerive a sense of pride in work well doneBe recognized for excellence

Salary: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons – visit us:

http://jobs.fourseasons.com

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We look forward to receiving your application

******Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview. ******

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf