Hospitality Professional - Store Person

Job description

Working for Hilton

Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, our lakeside resort features 5-star amenities including a 25 meter heated indoor pool, fitness center, eforea spa and outdoor terrace with lake views. Guests can sample the best of New Zealand cuisine at one of the multiple dining options and Pinot Pit by Wakatipu Grill serves a wide range of local wines. 

Our unique location here in Queenstown offers our guests two hotels from the Hilton brand to choose from - Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown, and our Team Members get to work across both properties. 

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, covering the entire accommodation sector from luxury hotels and resorts to upscale, affordable properties. Hilton has a portfolio of 18 world-class global brands, over 6000 properties in 119 countries and territories and an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all! 

What will I be doing? 

In your new role as Store Person you will perform all activities related to distribution of hotel supplies and the effective management of paperwork in the department, all while working under the general direction of the Purchasing Manager. More specifically you will: 

• Take the delivery of stock items from suppliers onsite, ensuring effective and efficient storage of same 

• On receiving stock items to the loading dock, reconcile those items against delivery notes and applicable purchase order 

• Liaise with all departments to achieve effective and efficient distribution of stock to required department locations 

• Monitor access of both team members and suppliers to and from the Loading Dock and applicable storage areas, ensuring stock security and hotel purchasing procedures are adhered to at all times 

• Take ownership of hotel rubbish and recycling systems including but not limited to pick up of bins and recycling items by respective suppliers 

• Protect inventories from waste, spoilage and theft 

• Assist in conducting regular stock takes in accordance with Hilton policy and procedures 

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for a suitable candidate who can cover this position from July 2024 onwards. To be successful in this application, you must hold the following skills, experience and behaviours: 

• At least one year experience, preferably within a hotel environment 

• Strong computer skills including Excel and a computerised purchasing system 

• A friendly and outgoing personality with a proactive, “can do” approach 

• Well organised and methodical with excellent accuracy and attention to detail 

• Good planning and prioritising skills with the ability to meet deadlines 

• A flexible team player with good communication skills 

Thrive at Hilton 

Thrive at Hilton is our Team Member Value Proposition. It supports the well-being and performance of our Team Members with industry-leading benefits, recognition and support to meet Team Member’s professional needs. As extraordinary hospitality professionals, we work together to make Hilton a great place to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our colleagues. See how this innovative program could help you achieve your personal dreams: 

• Workplace flexibility (work life balance) 

• Professional leadership development framework 

• Worldwide career opportunities 

• Access to Hilton University and over 5000 online learning programs 

• Free events and activities 

• Discounted gym membership 

• Free staff meal and daily dry-cleaned uniform 

• Discounted hotel accommodation and food & beverage rates globally 

• Participate in ongoing recognition programs 

• Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice 

• Support to participate in a variety of local volunteer activities 

• Fast track to Hilton Honors Silver status as a Team Member 

When you pursue a career at Hilton, you are part of a unique global enterprise characterised by the closeness of its Team Members. Wherever you are in the world, you share a special connection and sense of community that makes #TeamHilton a great place to be your best. Get insights into work at Hilton, and see what our Team Members have been up to by searching @hiltoncareers on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.