Food and Beverage Purchasing Manager

At Golden Entertainment LLC , we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers. In a business that’s often about flash, we’re the real deal. With a diverse portfolio of hospitality, gaming, and entertainment properties, we’re powered by people who are passionate, reliable, and ready to make an impact. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, you’ll find real opportunities here — and a team that’s as invested in your success as you are. Job Description Summary: As the F&B Purchasing Manager, you oversee strategic and day-to-day Food & Beverage purchasing operations for all Golden Entertainment properties. You manage vendor relationships to ensure the company receives high-quality products at the most competitive price. By soliciting, evaluating, and analyzing multiple purchasing proposals, you make informed purchasing decisions that support operational efficiency, cost savings, and overall business objectives. Job Description: Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Recruit, onboard, schedule, coach, evaluate, and manage department staff to support high performance, engagement, and alignment with company standards and service excellence Drive the execution of strategic initiatives by translating organizational goals into actionable plans, ensuring team alignment, accountability, and timely delivery under the guidance of division leadership Establish and uphold service standards within assigned department(s), ensuring consistent delivery that meets or exceeds guest expectations and operational goals Oversee the procurement of food and beverage products, ensuring inventory is maintained at appropriate par levels and departmental requirements are met Lead the creation and maintenance of item numbers to support efficient ordering processes Maintain and update bid sheets with detailed product specifications to secure competitive pricing from multiple approved suppliers Develop and update Blanket Purchase Order templates to support operational purchasing needs Establish and maintain product programs designed to maximize volume purchasing opportunities and cost efficiencies Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers and approved distributors on an enterprise-wide basis Ensure high-quality products are obtained at the most competitive prices by leveraging discounts, rebates, and other cost-saving opportunities Research and evaluate new products, promotional opportunities, and closeout purchases to reduce food and beverage costs Support menu development initiatives through the sourcing and evaluation of new products and ingredients Assist with product evaluations and facilitates the reduction and removal of slow-moving or obsolete inventory from warehouse stock Collaborate with property and corporate teams to identify purchasing opportunities that improve operational efficiency and support business objectives. Maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with company purchasing standards and specifications Ensure compliance with all applicable gaming laws and company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations, if they apply to the position Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members that meets the company’s guest service culture standards Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications 5 years of purchasing or related experience in food & beverage within gaming industry; includes leadership or progressive responsibility Prior experience working with vendors, suppliers, and service providers within the Las Vegas market preferred Prior experience coordinating, specifying, and managing bid processes for multiple properties or across an enterprise-level organization preferred Demonstrate ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders while delivering exceptional customer service Ability to work effecti…

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