Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $27.00 - $30.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Life insurance
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
Free Employee Meals
Free Golf
Scholarship Opportunities
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off for holidays
accrued paid time off
employee appreciation events
Employee holiday bonus
Job Description
Des Moines Golf & Country Club (DMGCC) is a prestigious private golf and country club located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Established in 1897, the club has a long-standing tradition of excellence and a rich heritage that combines an active calendar of events, a loyal and vibrant membership base, and a reputation for top-tier facilities. The club boasts two 18-hole golf courses designed by the renowned Pete Dye, providing a challenging and beautiful golfing experience. With over 1500 member families and a multi-year waitlist for golf memberships, DMGCC is highly sought after by golf enthusiasts and families alike. Beyond golf, the club offers a variety of amenities, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool and aquatic center, as well as an active racquets program featuring tennis and pickleball courts. The club has also hosted notable golf events such as the 1999 U.S. Senior Open and the 2017 Solheim Cup, further cementing its status as a premier golf destination.
The Purchasing Manager role at Des Moines Golf & Country Club is a key position responsible for the overall management and organization of the club’s food, beverage, and supply inventory. This position involves maintaining stock levels, ensuring quality control, and managing pricing and distribution within various storerooms throughout the clubhouse and other facilities. The Purchasing Manager plays a crucial role in controlling food costs and inventory through accurate tracking, timely ordering, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors to secure the best pricing possible for the club. The role also includes overseeing the cleanliness and sanitation of storerooms and receiving areas, along with ensuring proper rotation of stock in accordance with FIFO guidelines. This position frequently collaborates with club personnel, including the culinary team, to support club operations efficiently.
Working at DMGCC requires adaptability, as the role demands the ability to work in different temperature environments, manage physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, and operate a golf cart to transfer products between club areas. The position generally starts early in the morning but requires flexibility for later shifts and weekend availability. The club values strong organizational skills, effective communication, a positive and team-oriented attitude, and a strong commitment to upholding the club's core values.
The compensation for the Purchasing Manager is competitive, ranging from $27 to $30 per hour. Additionally, the club offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance with 85% of premiums covered by the club, dental and vision insurance, 401K with employer matching, life insurance paid fully by the club, disability coverage, paid employee meals, free golf on Mondays, scholarships and professional development opportunities, paid holidays, and accrued paid time off. Numerous employee appreciation events and bonuses enhance the employee experience at DMGCC, making it an inviting workplace for dedicated professionals eager to contribute to a world-class club environment.
The Purchasing Manager role at Des Moines Golf & Country Club is a key position responsible for the overall management and organization of the club’s food, beverage, and supply inventory. This position involves maintaining stock levels, ensuring quality control, and managing pricing and distribution within various storerooms throughout the clubhouse and other facilities. The Purchasing Manager plays a crucial role in controlling food costs and inventory through accurate tracking, timely ordering, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors to secure the best pricing possible for the club. The role also includes overseeing the cleanliness and sanitation of storerooms and receiving areas, along with ensuring proper rotation of stock in accordance with FIFO guidelines. This position frequently collaborates with club personnel, including the culinary team, to support club operations efficiently.
Working at DMGCC requires adaptability, as the role demands the ability to work in different temperature environments, manage physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, and operate a golf cart to transfer products between club areas. The position generally starts early in the morning but requires flexibility for later shifts and weekend availability. The club values strong organizational skills, effective communication, a positive and team-oriented attitude, and a strong commitment to upholding the club's core values.
The compensation for the Purchasing Manager is competitive, ranging from $27 to $30 per hour. Additionally, the club offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance with 85% of premiums covered by the club, dental and vision insurance, 401K with employer matching, life insurance paid fully by the club, disability coverage, paid employee meals, free golf on Mondays, scholarships and professional development opportunities, paid holidays, and accrued paid time off. Numerous employee appreciation events and bonuses enhance the employee experience at DMGCC, making it an inviting workplace for dedicated professionals eager to contribute to a world-class club environment.
Job Requirements
- Must have culinary experience in some capacity
- 2-3 years experience preferred
- must have excellent Microsoft and computer skills
- specifically Excel and Word capabilities
- must be certified in food safety
- willingness to enforce food safety standards
- must be able to work in different temperatures
- must be able to lift 50 pounds
- must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time
- must have flexibility to work early mornings, later shifts, and weekends
- must be able to operate a golf cart
Job Qualifications
- Must have culinary experience in some capacity, 2-3 years experience preferred
- must have excellent Microsoft and computer skills, specifically Excel and Word capabilities
- must be certified in food safety with a willingness to enforce such standards
- possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
- is organized as well as flexible
- has a very strong track record of proactively managing food costs, inventory, waste, etc.
- exhibits a positive disposition along with a sense of humor
- embodies the club's core values while being a strong team player
Job Duties
- Monitors stock levels of all products to ensure that sufficient inventory is available for all departments
- prepares purchase orders for required merchandise, assuring that club needs match club activities while also receiving the best value for the club
- develops and maintains a par stock system to always ensure proper inventory levels
- receives, checks, weighs, and prices all merchandise to ensure proper quality and that accountability is maintained
- receives and fills requisitions for food products and supplies as needed by club personnel, ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to storeroom areas
- responsible for the sanitation and cleanliness of the storeroom, coolers, freezer, and receiving area
- maintains proper rotation so that FIFO guidelines are followed
- takes an end of the month inventory, accurately pricing and forwarding the information to the club controller within five working days after the physical counts
- places and receives all orders for the clubhouse, promptly distributing or notifying departments of items received
- reviews all daily invoices for accuracy and forwards them to the account payable office within twenty-four hours
- responsible for the timely receipt of all competitive bids for evaluation
- responsible for the timely stocking of all food and beverage satellite areas to include course stands, tennis shop, bar carts
- supports the culinary team by assisting with the preparation of food when necessary
- other such duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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