Food & Beverage Purchasing Officer

About the role

The Food & Beverage Purchasing Officer will coordinate the end‑to‑end flow of stock across the resort and convention centre. This hands‑on position blends purchasing administration using Purchase Plus with physical handling, lifting and distribution of goods to keep kitchens and service areas fully supplied.

Key responsibilities

• Place food and beverage orders via Purchase Plus, ensuring accuracy and timing.
• Receive, inspect, lift and distribute deliveries to multiple departments.
• Physically move and store stock safely between storerooms, kitchens and service areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and process stock movements in purchasing and inventory systems.
• Conduct regular stocktakes, cycle counts and assist with reconciliations.
• Monitor stock levels and raise purchase requisitions to maintain optimal availability.
• Keep storerooms clean, organised and compliant with HACCP and food‑safety standards.
• Liaise with suppliers on deliveries, discrepancies and returns.
• Support cost control by minimising wastage and handling stock accurately.

Required profile

• Experience in purchasing, stores, receiving, inventory control or hospitality operations.
• Strong understanding of stock control, inventory systems and cost‑management principles.
• Physically capable of regular manual handling, lifting and transporting goods.
• Forklift licence (current) preferred or willingness to obtain one.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Purchase Plus or similar procurement software.
• Inventory management systems.
• Forklift operation (licence).