Food Purchaser

Purchasing/Receiving ClerkSmooth hotel operations depend on having the right products, supplies, and inventory in the right place at the right time. As a Purchasing/Receiving Clerk, you'll support purchasing, receiving, and inventory operations while helping ensure hotel departments remain organized, stocked, and operationally ready every day. This role is perfect for someone who's detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys hands-on operational work in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You'll help manage deliveries, inventory tracking, invoice processing, stock organization, and purchasing support across multiple hotel departments. If you're dependable, analytical, and passionate about operational excellence — we'd love to meet you.What you'll be doingReceive, inspect, verify, and organize deliveries, inventory, supplies, food & beverage products, linens, and operational materials according to hotel procedures.Review purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and receiving documentation for accuracy and compliance with company standards.Maintain organized storerooms, storage areas, inventory records, and operational supply spaces throughout the property.Distribute products and supplies to hotel departments including Culinary, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Engineering, Banquets, and Operations teams.Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages, damaged items, discrepancies, or replenishment needs promptly to leadership teams.Support purchasing operations through data entry, inventory tracking, invoice processing, reporting, and procurement coordination activities.Assist with inventory counts, stock rotation, product labeling, and storage organization to support operational efficiency and compliance standards.Maintain accurate operational records, receiving logs, inventory documentation, and purchasing files.Follow food safety standards, sanitation procedures, OSHA regulations, inventory controls, and hotel operational policies at all times.Coordinate closely with Purchasing, Finance, Culinary, Housekeeping, and operational leadership teams to support smooth hotel operations.Help foster a collaborative, organized, and operationally focused culture aligned with Sonesta's People People philosophy.Any other duties as assigned.What great looks likePrevious purchasing, receiving, inventory, warehouse, hospitality, hotel operations, food & beverage, or administrative experience preferred.Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and inventory accuracy.Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.Basic knowledge of purchasing processes, inventory management, receiving procedures, and operational documentation preferred.Experience using Excel, procurement systems, inventory software, PMS platforms, or operational reporting tools preferred.Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills.Positive attitude with a dependable, service-focused, and team-oriented mindset.Knowledge of food safety standards, stock rotation practices, and operational compliance procedures preferred.Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and operational support as needed.A passion for hospitality, operational excellence, teamwork, and supporting exceptional guest experiences behind the scenes.Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job InformationSonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match (available the first day of the month after hire date)401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick Days (2 weeks of vacation, 6 sick days, 10 paid holidays per year)Free parkingFree shift meal$60 Shoes for Crew credit per yearFun, family environmentSonesta Hotel Discounts (over 1,200 hotels world-wide)Educational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.How we reward youAt Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people.

That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.Here's a snapshot of what we offer:Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation & Sick TimePaid Parental LeaveCompany-Paid Life InsuranceCompany-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term DisabilityHospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident InsuranceEducational AssistanceSonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you'll want to use these )Additional Perks & Employee DiscountsOur Commitment to YouSonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Before You ApplyTo be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.