We are currently looking for Purchasing & Goods Receiving Assistant to join our team at the award winning, Lime Wood Hotel.Lime Wood is a 33-bedroom boutique country house set in the heart of the New Forest National Park. It is laid-back 5* luxury at its best, with Chefs Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder at the helm of the kitchen and a wellness spa within the grounds. Each room is unique in its design, with breath-taking views and beds so comfy, our guests don’t want to leave.Why join us? We give our teams a great place to work that is fun, professional, and just little bit different.At the heart of what we do and why we do it is our consideration for your work life balance. Compassion, consideration, and patience is the motto. Standards are clear, ambition is high. We understand our team and support them to achieve their goals.Perks & Benefits:Meals on duty – We are an ethical business committed to the best staff food in the industry.35% discount on food, beverages & treatments at Lime Wood.Take home goods – cost price.Perkbox – employee discount scheme with access to more than a hundred daily rewards ranging from free food in major UK restaurants, to movie tickets and high street clothing brands.Range of learning & development opportunitiesPlus, much more…To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘Why join us’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.limewoodhotel.co.uk/whyjoinusAbout the role: As Purchasing & Goods In Assistant, you will support all departments with the receiving and distribution of all stock and supplies across the hotel and spa.Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Quality and temperature checks of incoming stock. Liaising with suppliers with regards to stock levels and discrepancies.Loading/unloading of stock and supplies, ensuring all stock is stored correctly and safely.Correct manual handling of all stock.Strong knowledge of waste management. Ensuring appropriate discarding or recycling of waste.Ensure our stock barn is always maintained and is secure.Work collaboratively with all staff, ensuring an efficient service for our guests.Interact with guests as/when required.Passion and determination to upskill. Always having the willingness to learn.Work in a manner which avoids obstructions, taking into consideration our guests and noise levels.Ensure all workspaces are left clean and tidy.Must be available Monday- Friday, 7am-4pm.About you:Driving License essential however no experience is required. The ideal applicant will be well organised, enjoy being on their feet, in a hands-on role and have the physicality to carry items of stock throughout the day. In addition to holding a full, driving licence to manoeuvre our on-site vehicles.We are a founder member of the Hoteliers Charter aimed at raising the profile of hospitality, advocating working in hotels as a great career choice, for more information visit hotelierscharter.org.uk
