About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Located on the southeastern coast of the pristine island of Lāna’i, lies the secluded retreat of Four Seasons Resort Lāna’i, an oceanfront destination offering travelers a curated, personalized island escape. The five-star, five-diamond Resort offers outdoor restaurants, including Nobu Lāna’i, a kid’s club, Tennis Garden, cultural programming, beach and pool with spacious seating areas nestled among tropical gardens, Hawanawana spa and luxury retail boutiques. Built on lava outcroppings, the award-winning Jack Nicklaus-signature golf course features ocean views on every hole. Island activities, many managed by Four Seasons include sunset sails and whale watch tours, horseback riding, sporting clays and archery, biking, hiking, and aerial adventures at Lanai Adventure Park or learn about Hawaiian wayfinding at the on-site observatory.
The Four Seasons Resort Lāna’i is looking for a Purchasing Manager who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. Our teams’ have the opportunity to shape our guest experience by providing exceptional knowledge of the Resort and exemplifying the Golden Rule in each interaction. Work authorization required.
The Purchasing Manager partners with and reports to the Director of Purchasing to lead the Purchasing team and provide solid leadership support, ensuring thorough people development together with long-term growth and efficiencies within the department, division, and supports Four Seasons Resort Lana’i, Sensei Lana’i, and all other Four Seasons Lana’i entities.
- Manages the staff of the Purchasing Department. Interviews and trains staff. Conducts performance evaluations and manages performance of team. Assures daily labor report and bi-weekly payroll submission is accurate and complete.
- Schedules staff. Makes or coordinates the daily assignment of work. Oversees the start of each shift. Monitors daily assignments to assure that productivity and quality standards are being met, staff is being supported and guest needs are being met. Inspects all areas of responsibility daily.
- Orders food and beverage items according to specification ensuring timeliness of deliveries; ensures departments are receiving what is necessary and in a timely manner, responds to all requests in the highest level of professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible, follows all Accounting practices for completion and approval of purchase orders. Establishes and maintains par stock on non-food, food and beverage items, will assist in the purchases related to capital projects. Work closely with Chefs to maximize food cost efficiencies.
- Assures the financial goals of the department are being met. Monitors and controls labor expense and conducts quality control audits to ensure staff is properly trained and following established procedures. Participates in month end and quarterly inventories of food, beverage, operating equipment and supplies. Assures that equipment is properly maintained. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for labor and operating expense and for items to be included in the annual Capital Plan.
- Assures effective operation of the department in the absence of the Director of Purchasing.
- Takes action in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and well being of hotel guests and employees. Responds swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
- Assist with regular cleaning and re-organization of storerooms. Receive, log and deliver all guest packages on daily basis. Inspect all goods at delivery entrance of hotel to determine if orders are correct and of good quality
- Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States (unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at another Four Seasons location as they may qualify for a L-1 Visa sponsorship)
- Required by the Hawaii State Department of Health to obtain a Tuberculous (TB) clearance card
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and push/pull as needed during shifts
- Weekend and Holiday availability required.
- At least two years of supervisory experience in Purchasing preferably in a Resort environment
- Must have thorough knowledge of upscale food and beverage products required by a luxury hotel
JOIN OUR ‘OHANA & ENJOY OUR AMAZING BENEFITS:
- Salary Range: $75,000 – $83,000
- 100% Employer contributed Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Competitive wages and other benefits (Retirement Plan, Wellness Credit, Travel Credit) as well as Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year-round
- Complimentary stays and exclusive discounts at Four Seasons Worldwide
- Complimentary Employee Meals & Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
- Owner subsidized on-island housing, inter-island airfare to Oahu and other resources
- Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft
- Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.
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Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the ‘EEOC is The Law’ Information poster please visit this website – https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
