Receiving Officer

Role summary

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The Receiving Officer is responsible for accepting and checking hotel deliveries, including food, beverages, supplies, and equipment. Key duties include comparing deliveries with purchase orders and invoices, inspecting quantity and quality, recording received goods accurately, coordinating with suppliers and hotel departments, and reporting shortages or damaged items. Candidates should have previous experience in hotel receiving, stores, inventory control, purchasing, or a related role. Good numerical ability, attention to detail, basic computer skills, and knowledge of inventory or hotel systems are expected. The successful candidate should be honest, organized, physically fit, dependable, and able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

About the employer

Sheraton Colombo Hotel is an international luxury hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, operating under the Sheraton brand of Marriott International. The hotel is designed to serve business travelers, leisure guests, families, and event visitors, with accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, and guest services. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, managing and franchising a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous countries. Sheraton properties generally emphasize welcoming service, reliable operating standards, teamwork, and opportunities for professional development. Employees may work with international guests and colleagues while gaining experience in hospitality systems, service procedures, and brand standards. In a receiving role, the employee supports the hotel's daily operations by helping ensure that products and supplies arrive correctly, safely, and in accordance with company purchasing and quality requirements.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, retail, technology, education, healthcare, and construction opportunities, with Colombo providing the widest range of professional jobs. The island has a warm, diverse culture influenced by Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, and international traditions. Life can be affordable compared with many overseas destinations, although Colombo rents and imported goods are more expensive. Beaches, hill-country towns, wildlife parks, and historic cities make Sri Lanka attractive for residents and visitors. Foreign employees normally need an appropriate employment or residence visa arranged with support from the sponsoring employer; working without authorization is not permitted. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, transport, medical coverage, contract terms, and visa responsibilities before relocating. English is widely used in business and hotels, while learning basic Sinhala or Tamil can improve daily communication. Colombo has good services, but traffic, humidity, and occasional economic uncertainty should be considered.