Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT FIDDLER’S CREEK

Fiddler’s Creek is an award-winning, private, master-planned community featuring luxury residences and resort-style amenities in a tropical setting. The developer of Fiddler’s Creek is Naples-based Gulf Bay® Group of Companies, one of the largest privately-owned development companies in Florida. Our employees and contractors have a history of providing service at the highest level of hospitality with a strong sense of responsibility, loyalty, confidentiality, and ethics. Each individual possesses great initiative with a deep understanding of their individual role and a passion for the luxury club market.

JOB OVERVIEW :

Manage and optimize the cost in the food and beverage departments. Manage inventory, track food and beverage variances, implement strategies to reduce waste and spoilage. Prepare cost analysis and enhance profitability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage the purchasing of all food and beverage items. Ensure that the highest quality product is purchased at the best possible price. Ensure that orders are placed properly and received in a timely manner.
• Supervise food and beverage storerooms and receiving areas and personnel. Ensure that all deliveries are to specifications in accordance with receiving sheets, purchase orders, pricing and weights.
• Implement and oversee systems for tracking inventory, including stock levels and expiration dates.
• Work closely with Accounting Department to ensure timely and accurately uploading invoices in our Accounts Payable system – Ottimate.
• Develop and implement cost control procedures and policies for the Food and Beverage department.
• Monitor and analyze food and beverage costs, including inventory management, purchasing, and recipe costing.
• Prepare detailed reports on food and beverage costs, highlighting variances and providing actionable insights for improvement.
• Collaborate with food and beverage teams to ensure adherence to portion control and waste management practices.
• Conduct regular audits of inventory and supplies to ensure accuracy and minimize losses.
• Assist in budget preparation and forecasting, providing input based on cost analysis.
• Train staff in cost control measures and the importance of maintaining budgetary compliance.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements without compromising quality.

QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :