Purchasing Clerk| F&B Focused

Job description

Position: Purchasing Clerk Location: Hotel at the University of Maryland Department: Food and Beverage Reports To: Executive Steward Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour (experience-based compensation) Status: Full-time Position Summary: The Purchasing Clerk plays an integral role in supporting the hotel's daily operations, with a strong focus on Food & Beverage procurement and inventory management. This position is responsible for sourcing quality products, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, and ensuring the accurate and efficient receiving and distribution of all hotel deliveries. As a key partner to the culinary and operations teams, this role helps drive consistency, cost control, and overall operational excellence. What You'll Do: - Coordinate the purchasing of food, beverage, and operating supplies in alignment with hotel standards and budget expectations - Build and maintain strong relationships with approved vendors to ensure quality products and timely deliveries - Monitor inventory levels across all Food & Beverage outlets, proactively managing reorders and minimizing waste - Review and reconcile invoices against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and identify di...