Purchasing Coordinator

About Bostonia Public House

Bostonia Public House is a lively restaurant and public house known for quality food, craft beverages, welcoming hospitality, and a vibrant atmosphere. Our team is committed to maintaining excellent food and service standards while keeping restaurant operations organized and efficient. We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Purchasing Coordinator to support our purchasing and inventory operations.

Job Summary

Bostonia Public House is seeking an organized Purchasing Coordinator to manage daily purchasing activities and ensure the restaurant maintains appropriate levels of food, beverages, kitchen supplies, cleaning products, and operational materials. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with vendors and inventory data, and able to coordinate purchasing needs with kitchen and management teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing of food, beverages, kitchen supplies, cleaning products, and restaurant equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify products that need replenishment.
• Prepare and submit purchase orders to approved vendors.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, substitutions, and delivery schedules.
• Compare vendor pricing and assist with purchasing cost-control efforts.
• Track orders from placement through delivery.
• Verify deliveries for quantity, quality, freshness, and accuracy.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, invoices, and vendor information.
• Coordinate with chefs, kitchen managers, and restaurant leadership regarding product needs.
• Follow company purchasing policies, food safety standards, and inventory procedures.

Duties

• Review daily and weekly inventory reports.
• Coordinate regular and urgent purchasing requests.
• Update vendor pricing and product information.
• Assist with receiving and inspecting deliveries.
• Resolve missing, damaged, incorrect, or delayed orders with vendors.
• Coordinate product substitutions when necessary.
• Maintain organized purchase orders, invoices, and vendor records.
• Assist with monthly inventory counts and purchasing audits.
• Monitor food and supply costs and report significant price changes.
• Help reduce waste, over-ordering, and unnecessary purchasing expenses.
• Track frequently used products and anticipate future purchasing needs.
• Perform additional purchasing and administrative duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing, procurement, inventory, or restaurant operations experience preferred.
• Food service or hospitality purchasing experience is a plus.
• Comfortable using spreadsheets, inventory systems, and purchasing software.
• Ability to review pricing, invoices, quantities, and inventory information.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Reliable, professional, and able to work independently and with a team.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $21.00–$28.00 per hour.
• Full-time scheduling.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Employee meal and dining discounts.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan for eligible team members.
• Paid time off for qualifying employees.
• Additional benefits for eligible team members.

Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person