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Food Purchaser

Sonesta Hotels
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Nashville, TN, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Discounts

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  • Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Purchasing/Receiving Clerk to support hotel operations by managing inventory and supplies.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in purchasing, receiving, or hospitality, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • The role involves receiving and organizing deliveries, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring compliance with operational standards.
  • The anticipated pay range for this position is competitive, and the company offers various benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid vacation.
  • Applicants should have at least some relevant experience and be flexible with availability, including weekends and holidays.

We’re People People. Are you?


We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast šŸš€).


With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.

But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).



What this role is all about


What this role is all about

Smooth 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 doing

What you’ll be doingĀ 

  • Receive, inspect, verify, and organize deliveries, inventory, supplies, food & beverage products, linens, and operational materials according to hotel procedures.Ā 

  • Review purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and receiving documentation for accuracy and compliance with company standards.Ā 

  • Maintain organized storerooms, storage areas, inventory records, and operational supply spaces throughout the property.Ā 

  • Distribute products and supplies to hotel departments including Culinary, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Engineering, Banquets, and Operations teams.Ā 

  • Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages, damaged items, discrepancies, or replenishment needs promptly to leadership teams.Ā 

  • Support purchasing operations through data entry, inventory tracking, invoice processing, reporting, and procurement coordination activities.Ā 

  • Assist with inventory counts, stock rotation, product labeling, and storage organization to support operational efficiency and compliance standards.Ā 

  • Maintain accurate operational records, receiving logs, inventory documentation, and purchasing files.Ā 

  • Follow food safety standards, sanitation procedures, OSHA regulations, inventory controls, and hotel operational policies at all times.Ā 

  • Coordinate closely with Purchasing, Finance, Culinary, Housekeeping, and operational leadership teams to support smooth hotel operations.Ā 

  • Help foster a collaborative, organized, and operationally focused culture aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.Ā 

  • Any other duties as assigned.Ā 

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What great looks likeĀ 

  • Previous purchasing, receiving, inventory, warehouse, hospitality, hotel operations, food & beverage, or administrative experience preferred.Ā 

  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and inventory accuracy.Ā 

  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.Ā 

  • Basic knowledge of purchasing processes, inventory management, receiving procedures, and operational documentation preferred.Ā 

  • Experience using Excel, procurement systems, inventory software, PMS platforms, or operational reporting tools preferred.Ā 

  • Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills.Ā 

  • Positive attitude with a dependable, service-focused, and team-oriented mindset.Ā 

  • Knowledge of food safety standards, stock rotation practices, and operational compliance procedures preferred.Ā 

  • Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and operational support as needed.Ā 

  • A passion for hospitality, operational excellence, teamwork, and supporting exceptional guest experiences behind the scenes.Ā 

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Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

Sonesta 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 Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with Company Match (available the first day of the month after hire date)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days (2 weeks of vacation, 6 sick days, 10 paid holidays per year)
  • Free parking
  • Free shift meal
  • $60 Shoes for Crew credit per year
  • Fun, family environment
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts (over 1,200 hotels world-wide)
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Various Employee Perks and Discounts

All 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 you


At 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.Ā 


Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:Ā 


  • Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceĀ Ā 
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company MatchĀ Ā 
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchĀ Ā 
  • Paid Vacation & Sick TimeĀ Ā 
  • Paid Parental LeaveĀ Ā 
  • Company-Paid Life InsuranceĀ Ā 
  • Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term DisabilityĀ Ā 
  • Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident InsuranceĀ Ā 
  • Educational AssistanceĀ Ā 
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these āœˆļø)Ā Ā 
  • Additional Perks & Employee DiscountsĀ 


Our Commitment to You


Sonesta 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 Apply


To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.Ā 





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