Stores Assistant

About Us

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in the San Francisco, California before expanding worldwide. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton spaces and experiences centre on our guests, offering inspiring design that evokes curiosity to forward thinking flavours that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal. 

Our mission is to be the best-loved hotel and restaurant company through the common belief that heartfelt connections make people’s lives better. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ‘ridiculously personal’ experiences for each other and our guests. 

We're looking for passionate, high-spirted individuals to join the pre-opening team at Kimpton Riyadh, the very first Kimpton hotel in the Middle Each. The ideal Kimpton team member has an inclusive spirit who embraces individuality and can cultivate a work environment that’s a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional.

Our hotel is only as good as the people it employs so if you’re passionate, focused and driven, live for making every guest’s experience ‘ridiculously personal’ and creating unforgettable moments, then we invite you to join the Kimpton tribe.

About Kimpton Riyadh

Located in King Abdullah Financial District which is set in the heart of the Saudi capital, 22-kilometers away from the airport, Kimpton Riyadh is the first Kimpton in the Middle East bringing the brand’s playful energy, infectious personality, and unique design style to this LEED certified landmark development home to 1.6 million square meters of state-of-the-art office space, world-class venues and iconic luxury residences. The hotel welcome guests to experience its 212 guest rooms and suites and to enjoy its unique dining options.

Day-to-Day Activities of a Stores Assistant

1. Receiving Deliveries:
   • Unloading and processing incoming deliveries.
   • Verifying the quantity and quality of goods received against purchase orders and invoices
2. Inventory Management:
   • Updating inventory records to reflect received goods.
   • Ensuring that all items are properly labeled and stored in the correct locations
3. Stock Issuance:
   • Issuing supplies to various departments based on their requisitions.
   • Ensuring that the quantity requested, and the quantity issued always match
4. Maintaining Cleanliness and Organization:
   • Keeping storage areas clean, tidy, and in compliance with hygiene regulations.
   • Organizing stock in a way that makes it easy to locate and access items
5. Monitoring Stock Levels:
   • Regularly checking inventory levels to ensure that stock is sufficient.
   • Notifying the Purchasing Supervisor or relevant department when stock levels are low
6. Documentation and Record Keeping:
   • Maintaining accurate records of all inventory transactions.
   • Filing and storing all reports, invoices, and requisition forms properly
7. Quality Control:
   • Inspecting goods for any damage or defects upon arrival.
   • Reporting any issues to the appropriate department for resolution
8. Assisting with Inventory Audits:
   • Participating in regular physical stock audits.
   • Ensuring that the physical count matches the inventory records

Skills and Qualities Needed

1. Attention to Detail:
   • Ensuring accuracy in receiving, issuing, and recording goods.
2. Organizational Skills:
   • Managing multiple tasks and maintaining detailed records efficiently.
3. Communication Skills:
   • Communicating effectively with suppliers, team members, and other departments.
4. Physical Stamina:
   • Ability to lift and move heavy items as required.
5. Problem-Solving Skills:
   • Addressing and resolving any issues with deliveries or stock promptly.

What we need from you

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree, higher education qualification or equivalent in Hotel Administration / Business Administration 

• Two to Three years’ prior tenure in a similar role

• International luxury hotel chain background

• GCC exposure

• English Fluency is required 

• Arabic Fluency is preferred

Teamwork and Flexibility

In addition to the tasks outlined above, all team members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative spirit. This may involve taking on additional responsibilities as needed, especially during periods of high occupancy or in emergency situations. Your willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the hotel is essential in maintaining our high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.