Purchaser - LAVO Tampa

In early 2027, Tao Group Hospitality is bringing two distinct dining experiences to Hotel Cala on Tampa’s waterfront. LAVO will make its Tampa debut with signature coastal Italian cuisine and hospitality, while BarOnda will bring a vibrant atmosphere to the Riverwalk with curated cocktails, bites, and waterfront views. We’re building our opening teams now. Join Tao Group Hospitality and be part of bringing two exciting new destinations to Tampa.

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• TAO Savings Marketplace
• Time off and much more!

Responsible for inventory, purchasing, and receiving all operating supplies and equipment. Interacts with fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house, and the entire venue.
• Assists in the decision-making process for interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants.
• Responsible for the scheduling, promoting, and team member development of the assigned department.
• Collaborates with GM to facilitate the ordering of all front-of-house supplies.
• Oversees heart-of-house operations to ensure safety, quality, recipe accuracy, and financial profitability.
• Responsible for regulating the pars for all supplies for regular service, catering, take-out, delivery, and all in/off-venue events.
• Manages all deliveries and receiving procedures while following specifications of the purchase order.
• Responsible for overseeing stocking and rotation of all non-beverage-related deliveries.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of operational systems, which includes inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
• Participates in reviewing the venue’s monthly Profit & Loss statement.
• Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Ensures that the venue is compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Coaches and develops heart-of-house team members by setting clear guidelines and expectations.
• Responsible for ensuring that all mechanical systems are in good working order and compliant with all federal, state, and local ordinances.
• Ensures all team members are compliant with all heart-of-house standards and procedures.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the venue.
• Ensures the completion of all opening and closing procedures as prescribed by the company.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all team members during service.
• Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised team members.
• Responsible for overseeing the replacement or repair of all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue purchaser training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 1-year culinary purchaser experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience required.
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge preferred.
• Knowledge of food product preferred.

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
• Must be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality