James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Looking for Purchasing Officer at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is one of Wellington’s most well-known Hotels. We are part of the Grand Hotels International group with hotels located throughout New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia and Singapore. Grand Hotels International is known for quality accommodation, exceptional service, convenient locations and outstanding conference and meeting facilities.

We are seeking a motivated person who enjoys a combination of computer and physical work.

The role involves heavy lifting of incoming supplies and ensuring that the delivery of hotel products are delivered internally in a timely and efficient manner.

The Ideal Candidate For This Role Will

• Have hotel or hospitality experience is an advantage but not essential
• Computer skills are essential (Microsoft Office)
• A positive can-do attitude & team player
• Be keen to learn
• Effective time management and organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Be physically fit
• Remains calm, cool & courteous in a busy environment and able to take on challenges and adapt to change.
• A strong understanding of health & safety, well-being and promotes sustainability.

This Position Will Include, But Is Not Limited To

• Ensure that standards of product and presentation are maintained and improved where possible.
• Ensure effective inter and intra departmental communication is achieved.
• Ensure storage areas are arranged and continuously maintained in a safe, clean, and secure condition.
• Assist with preparation of reports of stock, inventory, accruals, and control statements for end of month procedures.
• Work closely with the Departmental Managers, maintaining an effective working relationship.
• Receive and check incoming goods. This includes checking packing slips and invoices, checking quantities and prices are correct.
• Liaise with suppliers if either stock or price is inaccurate and arrange credits.
• Receive all goods into computer system and code correctly and pass to accounts department for payment.
• Support weekly and monthly stock takes with Purchasing & Inventory Manager to obtain food and liquor costs.
• Support the Purchasing & Inventory Manager in all purchasing and inventory responsibilities and any adhoc tasks as required.

What We Offer Our Employees

• Accommodation discounts at Grand Chancellor hotels in New Zealand and Australia
• Food & Beverage discounts at our Wellington property
• Reward and recognition programs, including Chancellor Anniversary Nights and our Star Card incentive programme
• Free duty meals in the staff café
• Uniform provided and laundered
• Social club

This Full time role will be 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday with flexibility to work weekends when required.

If you are passionate about being in the Hospitality Industry and want to work for one of Wellington’s most well-known hotels, apply online now!