Ref: RP714-10612

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

HOTEL OVERVIEW:

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Willow Stream Spa and the Fairmont Falcons Kids' Club.

Summary of Responsibilities:

- Work closely with the Executive Chef and the Director of Food & Beverage to purchase the highest quality products while constantly searching for the lowest price.
- Work closely with Stores.
- Assist to supervise the day-to-day functions of the Receiving clerk.
- Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly completed and approved before the items are purchased.
- Ensure that all items received by the hotel are properly documented in accordance with the company's purchasing and receiving procedures.
- Negotiate food prices, place required daily food orders and ensure prompt delivery.
- Place regular liquor, beer, wine and soft drink orders as required.
- Generate purchase orders on approval requisitions and obtain necessary authorization and obtain the authorization from the Director of Finance and General Manager prior to processing these orders.
- Obtain competitive price quotations and confirm purchase availabilities.
- Assist Accounts Payable in researching any discrepancies on invoices.
- Obtain quarterly competitive pricing quotes for Food & Beverage items.
- Place and file all Purchase Orders.
- Handle telephone inquiries.
- Maintain disclaimers, credit applications and vendor information.
- Maintain HACCP standards at all levels - from product sourcing to storage etc.
- Conduct surprise audits in receiving and storage areas to ensure that HACCP standards are being maintained by staff.
- Prepare any reports as requested by management
- Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

- At least 2-3 years in similar role in a luxury hotel
- College diploma or equivalent qualifications
- Knowledge of Materials Control
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office mainly EXCEL.

Visa Requirements:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai.

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