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Restaurant Purchaser

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: DineAmic Hospitality
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Operations Manager, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Dine Amic Hospitality is seeking a Restaurant Purchaser to manage all purchasing and select office management functions for an upcoming, multi‑entity hospitality venue. This role will be the sole on‑site purchaser and a key operational presence, responsible for opening the venue each day, liaising with vendors, and ensuring the facility is prepared for daily service across multiple concepts.

This is a full‑time, salaried role.

General Functions + Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary on‑site purchaser for all food and non‑food items across a multi‑entity venue
  • Source, order, and manage inventory of food, smallwares, paper goods, and operational supplies
  • Track inventory levels, usage trends, and reordering needs to prevent shortages or overstock
  • Maintain purchasing records, invoices, and inventory spreadsheets
  • Collaborate with finance on budgeting, invoice reconciliation, cost controls, and reporting
Vendor, Receiving + Supply Chain Management
  • Liaise directly with vendors to coordinate deliveries, pricing, and service agreements
  • Receive, inspect, and reconcile deliveries for accuracy and quality
  • Act as the primary on‑site contact for vendors, deliveries, and service providers
  • Troubleshoot vendor, delivery, and supply chain issues
Daily Operations + Facility Readiness
  • Open the venue daily and serve as the first on‑site operational presence
  • Ensure the facility is prepared for daily service across multiple concepts
  • Plan daily priorities and purchasing schedules to support uninterrupted operations
  • Work closely with culinary and operations teams to anticipate needs and support service readiness
Cross‑Functional + Project Support
  • Support venue openings, transitions, and special projects by sourcing required materials
  • Partner with culinary leadership, operations, and finance to support smooth day‑to‑day operations
  • Perform additional operational and administrative duties as needed
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum two years of purchasing, inventory, or back‑of‑house restaurant experience
  • Previous experience as a kitchen manager, AM manager, or similar BOH leadership role strongly preferred
  • Experience supporting multi‑unit or multi‑concept operations preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience with Restaurant 365, Toast, Excel preferred
Core Competencies
  • Accountability
  • Adaptability
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Integrity
  • Leadership Presence
  • Professionalism
  • Self‑Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Technical Proficiency with purchasing and inventory systems
Physical Demands + Work Environment
  • This position works on‑site in a restaurant, storage, and office environment
  • Early morning schedule required; ability to open the venue daily
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting
  • Ability to lift and carry supplies and materials up to 50 pounds
  • Regular use of computers, phones, and inventory systems
  • Ability to read invoices, enter data, and communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via email
  • Exposure to typical back‑of‑house restaurant environments, including deliveries and storage areas
Perks + Benefits
  • BCBS Medical
  • BCBS Dental
  • Eye Med Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Company‑paid Short‑term Disability Insurance
  • Company‑paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 401K + Match

Dine Amic Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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