Receiving Agent

Opportunity: Receiving Agent

The receiving agent is responsible for checking and receiving all goods and packages arriving to the hotel. This position also ensures that all deliveries correspond to the specifications set forth by the hotel with regards to quality quantity and price.

Overview

• To perform his/her job within the timeframe and norms set forth by the Purchasing Manager the Executive Chef and the hotel.
• Receives and controls all goods and products and ensures all storage rooms and coolers are secured.
• Properly retrieves and distributes each outlets requisition daily
• Checks in all orders and deliveries and verify the quantity quality weight and overall appearance of the products are up to the hotels standards.
• Put away all products in such a way that they can be easily located. Use the FIFO (first in first out) method.
• Communicate any deficiencies and urgently needed items to the Purchasing Manager.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all storage rooms walk in coolers and freezers. Boxes should be organized and put away in its place. Open boxes should have the flaps cut off to portray a non-cluttered environment.
• Assist in performing monthly inventory.
• Verify and log temperatures of walk-in coolers and freezers and report problems immediately.
• Notify the relevant departments of receipt of goods and to arrange for its collection or delivery.
• Receive log and distribute all FedEx and UPS packages for both residential and hotel guests. Follow SOP for delivering guest packages.
• Properly dispose of empty boxes and pallets in designated area
• Maintain the loading dock organized free and clear of any deliveries boxes or pallets
• Attend and complete all classes deemed necessary for the position.
• To understand and strictly adhere to the Rules and Regulations established in the Employee Handbook and the Hotels policies on Fire Grooming Health and Safety.
• All potential hazards and defects are reported and rectified immediately
• Report for your scheduled shift in proper uniform including but not limited to name tag radio and assigned keys.
• Perform any reasonable request made by but not limited to department manager chef or leader. Immediately report any challenges you might have in completely the task.
• The responsibilities of the above position will be reviewed and amended as needed based on the needs of the hotel the department and the overall positive experience of the guest.

Position Requirements

• Able to work a flexible schedule including but not limited to weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Work in various climates and environments
• Be forklift certified within first 90 days of being hired
• Basic knowledge of computers including but not limited to outlook excel and word.

Work Environment and Context

• Required to sit for extended periods lift up to 10 pounds bend reach use hands and fingers to operate keyboard.

What We Believe

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Exquisite Location of this Downtown Philadelphia Hotel

The Rittenhouse Hotel is the most prestigious Philadelphia Pennsylvania hotel address. Consistently recognized not only as the premier choice of five-diamond Philadelphia luxury hotels The Rittenhouse is also ranked among the worlds finest places to stay. Featuring all of the unique historic charm and residential ambience of Rittenhouse Square our Philadelphia luxury hotel is convenient walking distance from major museums cultural attractions world-class shopping and the business district. Experience the luxury of five-diamond service and accommodations at the premier choice of Philadelphia Pennsylvania hotels.

This property is a part of the Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division of HHM Hotels.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry age religion disability veteran status genetic information citizenship status or any other group protected by law.

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