Restaurant Purchasing Coordinator

Job Summary

Roost Pub & Kitchen is hiring a Restaurant Purchasing Coordinator to support daily purchasing, vendor coordination, inventory management, and restaurant supply operations. This role helps ensure food, beverages, kitchen supplies, and other operational materials are ordered accurately, received on time, and properly documented.

Common Job Roles

• Restaurant Purchasing Coordinator
• Restaurant Purchasing Associate
• Food Service Purchasing Coordinator
• Restaurant Procurement Coordinator
• Purchasing Operations Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing of food, beverages, kitchen supplies, and restaurant materials
• Prepare and process purchase orders according to company procedures
• Communicate with vendors regarding orders, pricing, availability, and deliveries
• Monitor inventory levels and identify replenishment requirements
• Verify incoming deliveries for quantity, quality, and order accuracy
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, receiving, and vendor records
• Track order status and follow up on delayed or incomplete deliveries
• Report damaged products, shortages, pricing discrepancies, and other purchasing issues
• Coordinate with kitchen and restaurant management regarding product requirements
• Assist with monitoring purchasing costs and reducing unnecessary waste
• Follow food safety, receiving, inventory, and workplace procedures

Requirements

• Previous purchasing, procurement, restaurant, food service, inventory, or administrative experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and recordkeeping abilities
• Basic computer, spreadsheet, and purchasing system proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple orders, vendors, and deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with restaurant or food-service purchasing
• Familiarity with inventory and procurement software
• Knowledge of food products, beverages, and kitchen supplies
• Strong cost-control and organizational abilities
• Professional vendor communication and relationship-management skills
• Ability to work effectively with kitchen, management, and operations teams

About the Company

Roost Pub & Kitchen operates in the restaurant and hospitality industry, providing food and beverage service in a casual dining environment. The company relies on coordinated purchasing, kitchen operations, hospitality, and customer service to support consistent restaurant performance.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person