Position Summary
The Purchasing & Receiving Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement, receiving, and inventory management of all food, beverage, and related supplies for the Food & Beverage department. This entry-level management role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized professional looking to grow within a hospitality or restaurant operation. The manager ensures that all products are ordered to par, received accurately, stored properly, and documented in compliance with company standards and food safety regulations.
Purchasing & Procurement
? Place daily, weekly, and periodic food and beverage orders with approved vendors to maintain par levels.
? Source competitive pricing and assist in vendor selection and relationship management.
? Review purchase orders for accuracy prior to submission.
? Coordinate with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership to anticipate ordering needs based on menus and event calendars.
? Maintain and update a preferred vendor list and product specification sheets.
Receiving & Inventory
? Oversee and conduct daily receiving of all deliveries, verifying quantities, quality, and pricing against purchase orders and invoices.
? Reject or document any product that does not meet quality or specification standards.
? Ensure accurate data entry of all received goods into the inventory management system.
? Conduct regular physical inventory counts (weekly, monthly) and reconcile variances.
? Monitor stock rotation (FIFO) and ensure proper storage conditions in all dry, refrigerated, and frozen areas.
Required
? High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor?s degree in hospitality, Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
? 1?2 years of experience in purchasing, receiving, inventory, or a related food & beverage role.
? Basic understanding of food and beverage products, including produce, proteins, dairy, and dry goods.
? Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with inventory or POS systems a plus.
? Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
? Ability to lift to 50 lbs and work in varying temperature environments (walk-in coolers, freezers).
? Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Preferred
? Experience with purchasing or inventory software
? ServSafe Manager certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
? Experience in a hotel, resort, restaurant, or catering environment.
? Basic understanding of food cost and beverage cost principles.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
? Fast-paced kitchen, receiving dock, and storage environments.
? Exposure to varying temperatures; must be able to work in refrigerated and frozen storage areas.
? Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs).
? Early morning availability required for vendor deliveries.
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
We focus on enriching and nourishing the lives of millions all over the world, providing a wide range of services—food, facilities and uniforms—to a diverse group of clients in 19 countries. We serve world champion sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, state-of-the-art healthcare providers and the world’s leading educational institutions. And every day, we dream of ways to do it better through our commitment to innovation and our passion for excellent customer service.
Innovation inspired by you
The better we know the people we serve, the greater the experiences we can develop. Whether it’s food service, facilities or uniforms, our proprietary programs allow us to understand the wants and needs of our audiences.
Armed with that knowledge, our Service Stars spring into action, combining insights and ingenuity to deliver moments that make a difference. These innovations could be game-changing campus transformations. Or a simpler, quicker way for you to access condiments at the ballpark. In any case, our innovations help create experiences that make an impact.
Beyond great service
Another key part of what makes us different is something we call service excellence.
To us, service excellence isn’t just about providing great customer service. It also means using time-tested practices and proven processes to get it right every day, everywhere, in everything that we do. And it's also about striking the perfect balance between doing something well over and over again and being responsive enough to the changing needs of clients and customers. It’s being open to the continuing cycle of innovation. Excellent, but never satisfied. Process-driven, but never locked in place.
We never stop thinking of new, better ways to get it right when our people impact the lives of clients and consumers every day.
Our people make all the difference—we make sure of it
Our commitment to hiring, training and rewarding the right people ensures that our employees are more than just hard workers. They’re Service Stars, and that means they can be counted on to go above and beyond, every single day.
We understand that many times our people are literally the face of your business. That’s why all 270,000 Service Stars receive continual access to professional development and proprietary skills training.
The bottom line is this: when you work with Aramark, you can be confident you’ll be collaborating with the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. That’s true whether it’s for strategic expertise, operational excellence or just serving a morning coffee. That’s our commitment as trusted partners and Service Stars. That’s the Aramark way.