Purchasing Manager – Hourly – Marriott San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Job Summary: Purchasing Manager – San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter

The San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee the procurement and operational logistics of our luxury hotel. Located in the heart of San Diego, CA, this full-time role is central to maintaining the high standards of our Food & Beverage and general hotel operations. We offer a competitive base salary of $35.00 – $38.00 per hour, commensurate with your professional expertise.

As the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of hotel inventory—from sourcing competitive bids and verifying the quality of perishable goods (including meat and fish weight verification) to managing the storeroom requisition process for our culinary and service teams. You will play a vital role in cost control through meticulous invoice coding, P&L reporting, and the enforcement of strict liquor control policies. A strong focus on food safety (FIFO) and maintaining organized, sanitary storage environments is essential for success in this position.

Beyond a core leadership role, we provide an industry-leading benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401K with a 4% match and immediate 100% vesting. Additional perks include free on-site parking, meal allowances, and global Marriott brand room discounts across 38 brands. If you are a procurement professional with a passion for the hospitality industry, we invite you to apply.

• Purchasing Manager

• Hiring Organization: San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter

• Location: San Diego, CA (Gaslamp Quarter)

• Base Salary: $35.00 – $38.00 per hour

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Job Category: Purchasing / Procurement / Food & Beverage Operations

• Experience Level: Experienced Professional (Salary commensurate with experience)

• Key Skills:

  • Inventory Management: Monthly F&B inventories, perpetual liquor inventory, par level maintenance.

  • Cost Control: Invoice coding, P&L reporting, competitive bidding, cost worksheet completion.

  • Logistics: Shipping and receiving, verifying perishables, weight verification (meat/fish).

  • Food Safety: FIFO procedures, sanitation standards, expiration monitoring.

  • Accounting: Invoice processing, discrepancy reporting, daily accounting delivery.

• Responsibilities:

  • Receiving and verifying all hotel deliveries (F&B and miscellaneous).

  • Managing the storeroom requisition process for cooks, bartenders, and servers.

  • Maintaining organized, clean, and secure storerooms and coolers.

  • Sourcing competitive bids to optimize cost efficiency.

  • Enforcing liquor control policies (empty bottle exchange/locked storage).

  • Ensuring the proper operation and sanitation of the dish machine.

• Benefits: * Medical (Anthem/Kaiser/Simnsa), Dental (Aetna), Vision (VSP).

  • 401K with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting.

  • Free on-site parking ($200 value) and meal allowances.

  • Marriott Brand Hotel room discounts (38 brands globally).

  • Two pairs of slip-resistant shoes per year.

• Industry: Hospitality / Luxury Hotels