Buyer

Essential Job Functions: 

• All team members will follow the Everyone Greets Everyone (EGE) policy. It is the expectation that every team member, front or back of house, should proactively seek out opportunities to greet guests and their fellow team members daily. EGE policy states teams members should: acknowledge guests and fellow team members within 10 feet; initiate friendly verbal greeting within 5 feet; keep your head up, look around (“head on a swivel”); look for opportunities to greet guests and others; please remember that when you are on the floor, you are “on stage”.   
• Team members will participate in all mandatory meetings and pre-shift BUZZ sessions. 

• Provides excellent customer service to internal customers at all times. 

• Works with outside vendors by conducting open bids for supplies and services. 

• Negotiates with vendors and internal customers and reaches an agreement on prices that will satisfy both parties. 

• Communicates with department managers regarding their purchase orders. 

• Inputs data entry on purchase orders into the computer system. 

• Produces clear and precise specifications when ordering items. 

• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to departmental and company policies.   

• Works a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays. 
• Works a reasonable amount of overtime when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands:           

• Must be able to speak in a pleasant, quiet, and understandable tone of voice. 

• Must be able to work independently. 

• Must be able to sit for periods of four or more hours at a time. 

• Must be able to maneuver throughout all areas of the property. 

• Must be able to work in stressful situations. 

• Must have the manual dexterity to fill out and process the required paperwork and operate the following office equipment: computer, printer, typewriter, photo copy and fax machine. 

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds, push and pull a cart up to 30 pounds and carry up to 20lbs.

• Must be able to give, as well as respond to visual and aural cues.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. 

• Must be able to concentrate for long periods of time and able to calmly respond and handle internal customers’ concerns and needs.

• Must be able to work in areas containing secondhand smoke, dust, loud noises and bright lights. 

Qualifications: 

• Must have a minimum of five years buying experience required or eight years in the culinary field as a chef. 

• College degree from a four-year college or university or a degree from an accredited culinary institute required. 

• Supervisory or management experience preferred. 

• Computer experience preferably on an inventory/purchasing system preferred.     
• Must possess excellent customer service, strong team building (lateral, support, report) and communication skills. 

• Must have a “can do” attitude and approach challenges from a problem-solving perspective. 

• Must be able to type at least 25 wpm. 

• Must be able to speak clearly and possess excellent phone etiquette. 

• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team. 

• Must present a well-groomed appearance. 

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have strong organizational, analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written.