Receiving Officer

Job Description

The Receiving Officer is responsible for accepting hotel deliveries, checking quantities and quality against purchase orders, recording goods received, coordinating with suppliers and departments, and ensuring products are stored safely and correctly. The role may also involve invoice verification, stock documentation, temperature checks and maintaining receiving-area standards. Candidates are expected to have strong organisation, accuracy and communication skills, basic computer literacy, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. Experience in hotel receiving, stores, inventory control or purchasing is advantageous. A practical understanding of workplace health and safety, manual handling and food hygiene is important. The successful candidate should be reliable, physically capable, detail-focused and comfortable working with multiple departments and delivery schedules.

Company Info

Pier One Sydney Harbour, part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection, is a distinctive waterfront hotel located beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Walsh Bay. The property combines heritage architecture with contemporary accommodation, restaurants, bars, event spaces and harbour views. As an Autograph Collection hotel, it places emphasis on individuality, local character and memorable guest experiences rather than a standardised design. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and destinations. Employees generally work in a professional, service-focused environment with access to Marriott's international training, career development and associate benefits programs. At Pier One, operational roles support hotel departments including food and beverage, events, housekeeping, engineering and guest services.

Destination Guide

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism and facilities operations, especially in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Cairns and regional destinations. The culture is generally informal, multicultural and workplace-focused, with strong expectations around punctuality, safety, equal opportunity and customer service. Sydney provides beaches, harbour activities, public transport, dining and entertainment, but living costs and rents are high. Employees should budget carefully and consider shared accommodation or suburbs outside the city centre. Visa options may include employer-sponsored visas, skilled pathways and Working Holiday visas, subject to nationality, occupation and eligibility requirements. Applicants should confirm current rules with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocating usually requires a valid visa, passport, tax file number, bank account, Australian accommodation and appropriate health insurance. Sydney's climate is mild to warm, though summers can be humid and accommodation demand is competitive.