JOB SUMMARY
At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We want folks who love having a great time, and love to make our guests do the same. Dollywood’s Hosts are more than just employees, Hosts are a part of our extended family. Come be a part of all the fun we are having!
The Culinary Services Purchaser is responsible for effectively executing purchasing strategies of the Food & Beverage operations for Dollywood Theme Park as well as meeting property, department, and company objectives and goals. These responsibilities will be performed in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, operating philosophies and standards of the Dollywood Company.
SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Influence and implement strategies for purchasing area aligned with the company’s food and beverage objectives.
- Influences and contributes to COS performance for division.
- Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
- Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
- Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.
- Maintain and research pricing for all purchased goods.
- Ensure delivery; all goods required to run the F&B department are available when necessary coordinating with suppliers and receiving staff.
- Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
- Improve quality; Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
- Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
- Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
- Maintain all specifications and update them in conjunction with the chef on a constant basis.
- Maintain menus and menu creation in POS and all functions of menu execution from purchase to guest.
- Develop/maintain reports pertaining to revenue, menu engineering, labor and cost of sales.
- Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
- Maintain par levels of stock; complete requisition for additional supplies as appropriate.
- Provides product theoretical usage to shops based on par levels in conjunction with inventories.
- Maintain all records needed for accounting including credit follow up and shop notification on credit.
- Leverage technology – Ensure new systems and technology are managed with enterprise governance.
- Super-user for Inventory.
- Work in a collaborative environment that requires communication, coordination and problem solving with other departments and with the vendors.
- Train employees on proper goods receiving, storage methods, and all procedures for proper product handling.
- Communicate Schedule needs for employees based upon forecasted volumes.
- Communicates effectively to team on product supply chain; communicating any business change.
- Coordinates with the DW Executive chefs & Corporate Director of Food and Beverage Purchasing to maintain and adhere to all contracts.
- Provide regular updates to vendors on product issues and business changes.
- Partners with the Culinary Services Analyst to ensure adequate cross training exists between positions so there is no loss in productivity in one’s absence.
MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE AND OR ADD TO THESE DUTIES AT ANY TIME.
Required Skills
PERSONALITY/ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS
- Able to project Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work.
- Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
- Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
- Must display and live out Lead with Love qualities by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
- Must be committed to continuous improvement.
- Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
- Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.
- Must adapt to changes easily.
- Must enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Must show appreciation to others.
- Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines.
- Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills.
- Must reflect Dollywood Company core values through the lens of dignity and respect.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES
- Able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
- Able to hear, see and speak.
- Able to speak, read and write English.
- Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees.
- Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties.
- Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods.
- Able to maintain good personal hygiene.
- Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts (able to work cooperatively with others).
- Able to comprehend instructions and retain information.
- Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities.
- Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time.
- Able to operate/drive company vehicles.
- Able to work indoors/outdoors.
- Able to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) to develop budgets, review P & L statements, develop financial projections, and complete other analytical reports and research projects.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (Accounting, Business, etc.) required.
- Strong business acumen and proven leadership ability required.
- Ability to influence in a positive manner and drive organizational acceptance of changes in policies and procedures as needed.
- Ability to apply logic and common sense toward complex issues required.
- Ability to analyze situations and make decisions utilizing consultative decision-making, when appropriate.
- Proven skills in time management, short- and long-term planning and strong organizational skills to be able to coordinate multiple tasks.
- Advanced computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Must successfully complete a post-employment offer background check and drug screen.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports with clear and concise wording.