Purchasing & Receiving Manager, Food & Beverage

Crystal Mountain Resort is the largest ski resort in Washington and a premier destination for ski and mountain adventure enthusiasts located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It is part of the Alterra Mountain Company, a collection of some of the world’s most aspirational mountain brands. Nestled in the neighboring National Forest and near Mt. Rainier, Crystal Mountain offers an extraordinary environment that combines breathtaking natural landscapes with exhilarating outdoor activities year-round. The resort prides itself on delivering best in class service and crafting memorable experiences for guests by fostering a community deeply rooted in the spirit of the mountains, adventure, and collaboration. Employees at Crystal Mountain share a passion for the outdoors, the guest experience, and a vibrant community culture shaped by empowerment, authenticity, cooperation, and purpose. Alongside its reputation for hosting legendary adventures, Crystal Mountain provides employment opportunities that support growth, skill expansion, and career progression within the ski industry or local hospitality sectors. The resort provides numerous employee perks such as free season passes to Alterra resorts for employees and their families, significant discounts on ski lessons, rentals, food, and retail, as well as access to exclusive events, employee housing, health benefits, and 401K plans with immediate vesting.

The Food & Beverage Purchasing and Receiving Manager at Crystal Mountain Resort plays a vital role in the resort’s food and beverage operations by overseeing all procurement, inventory, and receiving activities related to food and beverage products. This full-time, year-round position is responsible for maintaining efficient supply chains, managing inventory levels, and coordinating the distribution of goods to ensure exceptional service standards. Reporting directly to the Food and Beverage Director, the manager leads a team of 1 to 8 direct reports and is tasked with ensuring quality, cost control, and operational effectiveness within the department. The role involves strategic vendor management, order forecasting, inventory systems implementation, budget monitoring, and rigorous quality assurance including compliance with food safety regulations. The Purchasing and Receiving Manager must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, proficient use of inventory tools such as Food Trak, and an analytical mindset geared toward continuous improvement in processes and cost efficiency. Candidates must have experience in hospitality or food and beverage industries, knowledge of health and safety standards, and the ability to handle physical demands and maintain active communication during duty. The position offers a competitive wage range of $30 to $34 per hour plus eligibility for bonuses, making it not only a challenging and rewarding career path but also an opportunity for growth within one of the Northwest’s most iconic mountain destinations.