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 Bar Onda 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue purchaser training

• 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…