Purchasing Manager

San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter is a premier hotel located in the heart of downtown San Diego, California. Owned and operated by Stanford Hotel Corporation, an independent franchisee, this hotel represents one of the most distinguished Marriott brands. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional service, the hotel features notable amenities such as the Award Winning rooftop bar Altitude Sky Lounge, offering stunning views and an unmatched guest experience. Nestled next to Petco Park, the hotel enjoys a lively neighborhood filled with spirited Padres game days and a thriving historic Gaslamp Quarter ambiance. With a commitment to creating a welcoming home away from home, the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter fosters an inclusive work environment that values diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring employees and guests alike feel part of one big family. This full-time management role aligns with the company’s mission to make the hotel a welcoming place for both associates and guests, emphasizing collaboration, excellence, and community spirit.

The Purchasing Manager role at San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter is key to maintaining operational efficiency and cost management within the hotel's kitchen storeroom operations. This full-time position offers an hourly pay range of $35 to $38, dependent on experience, and is overtime eligible. The manager will oversee activities including receiving deliveries, verifying quality and freshness of perishable goods, managing invoices, requisitioning supplies for kitchen and bar staff, and maintaining strict inventory control. Cost efficiency is a priority, as the manager sources competitive bids to optimize expenses while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and organizational procedures. The role also involves maintaining storeroom cleanliness and organization, enforcing FIFO procedures, and managing vendor relationships. Additional responsibilities include monitoring liquor inventories, securing storerooms, preparing monthly inventories and cost reports, and coordinating hotel shipping and sanitation operations. The position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary accident and critical illness coverage, a 401K retirement plan with employer matching, paid vacation, holidays and sick pay, free hotel parking valued at $200, a meal allowance for shift coverage, discounts across 38 Marriott brand hotels worldwide, and other valuable perks such as two pairs of slip-resistant shoes annually. This management role demands a detail-oriented professional committed to operational excellence and cost control within a dynamic hospitality environment.