Receiver

Mavericks Performance & Training Center Receiver

The Mavericks Performance & Training Center serves as the primary training, practice, performance, and hospitality facility for the Dallas Mavericks NBA organization. Designed to support elite athletic performance and world-class hospitality operations, the facility combines premium amenities, elevated food-and-beverage experiences, and a culture centered on professionalism, teamwork, discipline, and excellence.

The hospitality operation supports players, coaches, executives, corporate partners, VIP guests, and special events throughout the year. Operating in a dynamic, high-performance environment, the Mavericks Performance & Training Center seeks professionals who are passionate about organization, operational excellence, inventory management, and supporting exceptional hospitality experiences.

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most respected organizations in professional basketball and contribute to a hospitality operation that upholds the same standards of preparation, consistency, and accountability that define the Dallas Mavericks.

Position Summary

The Receiver is responsible for managing the receipt, inspection, verification, storage, and distribution of all deliveries of food, beverages, operating supplies, and equipment throughout the Mavericks Performance & Training Center.

This role serves as a critical operational partner to culinary, hospitality, and procurement teams by ensuring that products are received accurately, meet quality standards, and are properly stored and distributed. The Receiver plays an essential role in inventory control, cost management, food safety compliance, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Core Responsibilities: Receiving & Inventory Control

• Receive all deliveries of food, beverages, operating supplies, and equipment.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documentation.
• Inspect all products for quality, freshness, quantity, condition, and compliance with specifications.
• Reject products that do not meet company quality standards or purchasing specifications.
• Ensure accurate receiving documentation and inventory records are maintained.
• Communicate discrepancies, shortages, damages, or quality concerns immediately to management.
• Maintain accurate receiving logs and inventory tracking records.

Product Storage & Distribution

• Ensure all received products are properly labeled, dated, and stored in accordance with company standards.
• Maintain proper stock rotation utilizing FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.
• Organize and maintain all storage areas, including walk-ins, freezers, dry storage, beverage storage, and supply rooms.
• Distribute products to appropriate departments and operational areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs to leadership.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts as assigned.

Food Safety & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all products are stored in accordance with food safety standards and manufacturer requirements.
• Monitor receiving temperatures and document compliance for refrigerated and frozen products.
• Verify proper handling procedures for all perishable products.
• Maintain compliance with local health department regulations and food safety standards.
• Support kitchen and hospitality teams in maintaining product integrity and quality.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety throughout all receiving and storage areas.
• Ensure receiving docks, storage rooms, walk-ins, and inventory areas remain organized and accessible.
• Assist with inventory audits and operational reviews.
• Support purchasing and culinary leadership with product-tracking and inventory-management initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve receiving processes and operational efficiencies.
• Assist with special projects, deliveries, and facility logistics as needed.

Vendor & Team Collaboration

• Build positive working relationships with vendors, delivery drivers, and operational teams.
• Communicate effectively with culinary, hospitality, and procurement leadership regarding product deliveries and inventory needs.
• Support operational departments by ensuring timely product availability.
• Maintain a professional and service-oriented approach when interacting with internal and external partners.

Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in receiving, inventory control, purchasing, or hospitality support.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and receiving procedures.
• Ability to accurately review invoices, purchase orders, and delivery documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with inventory systems, spreadsheets, and email.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, hotel, restaurant, catering, private club, sports venue, or food service environments.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and inventory control systems.
• Experience with inventory management software and purchasing systems.
• Forklift certification or warehouse equipment experience (if applicable).

Core Competencies

• Inventory Control
• Organization & Planning
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Operational Discipline
• Food Safety Awareness
• Dependability
• Accuracy

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced hospitality and professional sports environment.
• Frequent movement between receiving docks, storage areas, kitchens, and hospitality spaces.
• Extended periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive movements.
• Exposure to refrigerated, frozen, and outdoor receiving environments.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business demands require.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential job functions.

Why Join Mavericks Performance & Training Center

The Receiver role offers an opportunity to play a critical part in supporting one of the most unique hospitality and culinary operations in professional sports. This position provides exposure to high-level hospitality operations, culinary programs, executive dining, player dining, VIP events, and premium guest experiences.

The successful candidate will join a culture committed to excellence, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while helping ensure the operational foundation that supports the Dallas Mavericks organization.