Brunch Purchasing Coordinator

Job Summary

The Vault Restaurant is seeking a Brunch Purchasing Coordinator to support purchasing, supplier communication, and inventory planning for daily breakfast and brunch operations. This role helps ensure that ingredients, beverages, kitchen supplies, and other essential materials are ordered accurately and delivered on time. The coordinator works with kitchen staff and management to monitor stock levels, maintain purchasing records, and support cost-effective restaurant operations.

Common Job Roles

• Brunch Purchasing Coordinator
• Restaurant Purchasing Coordinator
• Food Service Procurement Coordinator
• Kitchen Inventory Coordinator
• Restaurant Supply Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing requirements for breakfast and brunch ingredients, beverages, and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare and track purchase orders according to restaurant procedures.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding product availability, pricing, order quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify replenishment needs before busy service periods.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to understand ingredient requirements and anticipated demand.
• Verify incoming deliveries for quantities, quality, freshness, and order accuracy.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, receiving, and supplier records.
• Track delayed, incomplete, damaged, or incorrect deliveries and follow up with suppliers.
• Monitor ingredient usage and help reduce food waste and unnecessary purchasing costs.
• Assist with comparing supplier prices and identifying suitable purchasing options.
• Ensure stock is labeled, stored, and rotated according to food safety procedures.
• Communicate shortages and purchasing concerns to restaurant management.
• Support inventory counts and purchasing reports as required.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, receiving, and workplace safety procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; hospitality, business, or supply chain training is an asset.
• Previous purchasing, procurement, inventory, restaurant, or food service experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and recordkeeping abilities.
• Basic computer, spreadsheet, and data-entry proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple orders, suppliers, and deadlines.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with kitchen staff and management.
• Reliable, professional, and detail-oriented.

Preferred Skills

• Experience purchasing ingredients for breakfast, brunch, or restaurant operations.
• Familiarity with food inventory and purchasing management systems.
• Knowledge of ingredient freshness, storage requirements, and stock rotation.
• Strong supplier communication and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of food cost control and waste reduction.
• Good time management and follow-up abilities.
• Ability to forecast purchasing needs based on anticipated restaurant demand.

About the Company

The Vault Restaurant is presented here as a restaurant and food service business. Purchasing coordination helps maintain ingredient availability, control supply costs, and support consistent kitchen operations. The company's specific business details and availability of this exact position should be verified through its official information.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34.0 per week

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person