Purchasing Staff

About us

KITE is a new casual fine dining restaurant and cocktail destination located in Canggu, Bali, led by renowned Michelin-starred Chef Lam Ming Kin (Chef Kin).

With over 20 years of international culinary experience, Chef Kin has worked in prestigious kitchens across Hong Kong, Paris, New York, and Shanghai, including Jean-Georges and Guy-Savoy’s Le Chiberta. He is best known as the founding chef of LONGTAIL Restaurant & Bar in Taipei, which earned a Michelin star for six consecutive years.

Inspired by Chef Kin’s culinary philosophy, KITE brings together modern Asian flavors, refined French cooking techniques, and creative sharing-style dishes. Our approach combines the precision and quality of fine dining with the relaxed, vibrant atmosphere of contemporary casual dining.

At KITE, we believe in creativity, discipline, teamwork, and continuous growth. We are building a passionate culinary team dedicated to exceptional ingredients, bold flavors, and memorable dining experiences.

About the role

This role involves managing vendor relationships, processing procurement orders, controlling costs, and ensuring quality assurance for food and beverage operations in a premium dining environment. You will source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing, process purchase orders, monitor inventory, and maintain compliance with company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Source and evaluate reliable local and international suppliers, negotiate competitive pricing, and establish favorable payment terms
• Process daily and weekly purchase orders based on requisition requests from the Executive Chef, Sommelier, and Operational Manager
• Monitor ingredient price fluctuations, track procurement savings, and collaborate with the FAT team to control operational expenses
• Coordinate with the receiving or kitchen team to verify that all inbound deliveries match purchase orders in quantity, quality, and invoiced price
• Accurately input procurement data, vendor billing, and contract details into the restaurant's inventory management and ERP platforms
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and corporate compliance standards

About you

• 1–3 years of proven procurement or purchasing experience in the food and beverage, hospitality, or premium dining industry
• Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrable track record of securing cost-effective vendor contracts
• Hands-on familiarity with restaurant inventory software, procurement tracking platforms, and ERP systems
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel for cost tracking and stock forecasting
• Detail-oriented with the capability to analyze yield and forecast purchasing needs based on historical sales data
• Professional integrity and ethics essential for handling vendor negotiations and corporate funds
• Clear, authoritative communication skills to liaise effectively between external suppliers, internal culinary teams, and senior management