Purchasing Agent

About Us

Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, Chateau Elan began with the planting of the vineyards in 1981.

From these lush vines has grown a 3,500 acre conference and leisure destination.

We welcome your interest in applying for a position with Chateau Élan Winery & Resort.

For many years, we have served our guests with the highest level of products and service in luxury resorts.

We owe our growth and success to our associates who have served our guests with dedication and pride.

The key to our continued growth is found in satisfying and exceeding our guests' expectations.

We look for people with personality, energy, enthusiasm, excellent grooming and commitment.

We nurture and train our associates throughout their tenure here.

They, in turn, provide the highest level of guest service making Chateau Élan the special place it is today.

Perks include but are not limited to discount hotel stays, discount spa services, discount golf, discount food and beverage, discount retail as well as access to the YouDecide® discount program.

YouDecide® offerings include negotiated pricing arrangements for vacation destinations, hotels, vacation planning, rental cars, movie tickets/rentals, consumer electronics, consumer goods and services, personal services and even discounts on cell phones and plans.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S.

military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Assist the Hotel Departments in their purchasing needs, while monitoring hotel spending.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Communicate with Director Food and Beverage, Executive Chef and Sous Chefs and order all F and B products according to hotel needs and specifications.

Forecast operational needs and schedule deliveries of all food and beverage items.


* Monitor the grades and quality of products received to ensure that they meet the hotel's established standards.


* Determine the food and beverage requirements for all catering menus, and orders according to guarantee of the menus.


* Participate in all hotel meetings including weekly staff, Food and Beverage, and daily menu meeting.


* Supervise purchasing staff, including interviewing prospective associates for the purchasing department, training, coaching, counseling and discipline, to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of the purchasing department, such as ordering, receiving, issuing and storing.


* Obtain bids from vendors, using the telephone and FAX machines, according to the specifications set by the department heads.

Determine the best possible pric...