Temporary Director of Purchasing, Receiving and Inventory Control - Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

The iconic Hotel del Coronado is looking for a Temporary Director of Purchasing to join the team! Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world and after a $400M renovation and expansion, the resort is more stunning than ever. 

Located on Coronado Island just minutes from Downtown San Diego, this 28-acre property was built in 1888 and has over 750 rooms (to include cottages and villas), 65,000 square feet of banquet space, and 10 food and beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, 2 bars, food truck, marketplace, ice cream shop, and in-room dining. 

Please note this is a temporary assignment until the end of 2025.

Position Statement:

This position reports to the Controller and/or Director of Finance. The primary role of this position is to manage all receiving and control all inventory at the property.

Position Summary:

• Plan, organize, direct and control all receiving and inventory functions at the property.
• Coordinate delivery and receiving with all hotel vendors.
• This position will also be responsible for managing off-site warehouse storage and inventory.
• Primary responsibility for the receiving team of approximately 20 team members.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and regional operating procedures to include participation in HSM purchasing programs.
• Work with Executive Chef and Director of F&B in collaboration to ensure compliance with all purchasing, receiving and inventory control processes and procedures.
• Primary responsibility for managing and organizing the hotel main loading dock.

Supportive Functions:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Coordinate with managers and department heads for proper storage of inventory and equipment.

• Coordinate, plan and conduct monthly and quarterly inventories of food, beverage and retail storage and stock rooms.

• Ensure strong control environment is in place for requisitioning and managing hotel inventory.

   

Qualifications

The success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

• Previous experience managing receiving, warehouse and/or loading dock function.
• Knowledge of internal controls for receiving, inventory and requisitioning processes.
• Works with a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to multitask and attention to detail.
• Service from the “HEART” approach toward guests and the team.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Graduate
• Minimum Years of Experience: 4
• Management Experience (type): Managerial and Supervisory experience required.
• Minimum Years of Management Experience:  3Any Licenses or Certificates Required: None
• Additional Requirements (i.e. % of travel time, etc.): On-Site

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum Years of Experience: 5
• Minimum Years of Management Experience: 4+