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Bon Appetit

Culinary Director

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Partner with operational leadership, marketing, purchasing, and regional culinary support to roll out new culinary programs, seasonal menus, activations, and client-facing food experiences. * Manage ...

Compass Group

Culinary Director

San Francisco, CA

Partner with operational leadership, marketing, purchasing, and regional culinary support to roll out new culinary programs, seasonal menus, activations, and client-facing food experiences. * Manage ...

Compass Group

Culinary Director - NVIDIA

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

Drive financial performance through effective food costing, purchasing, inventory management, labor ... Lead culinary planning and execution for new building openings and food concepts, including menu ...

Bon Appetit

Culinary Director - NVIDIA

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

Drive financial performance through effective food costing, purchasing, inventory management, labor ... Lead culinary planning and execution for new building openings and food concepts, including menu ...

Compass Group

Culinary Director - NVIDIA

Santa Clara, CA

$150K - $170K/yr

Drive financial performance through effective food costing, purchasing, inventory management, labor ... Lead culinary planning and execution for new building openings and food concepts, including menu ...

Compass Group

Culinary Director - NVIDIA

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

Drive financial performance through effective food costing, purchasing, inventory management, labor ... Lead culinary planning and execution for new building openings and food concepts, including menu ...

Compass Group

Culinary Operations Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Oversees purchasing, ordering, receiving, inventory management, and appropriate utilization of food ... Culinary Leadership Provides hands-on culinary leadership and direction for café, production, and ...

Motek New York

Culinary Director

New York, NY · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

As Culinary Director, you will provide strategic and hands-on leadership over all operations in New ... Partner with Operations and ownership on food cost management, purchasing strategy, and vendor ...

Happy Corner Hospitality

Culinary Director

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

As Culinary Director, you will provide strategic and hands-on leadership over all operations in New ... Partner with Operations and ownership on food cost management, purchasing strategy, and vendor ...

Hyatt Regency Dallas

Culinary Supervisor

Dallas, TX · On-site

$24/hr

$24/hr The Culinary Supervisor is a platform to join our highly skilled and recognized Culinary team ... Purchase plan • Paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and extended sick leave • New child leave ...

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How much do culinary purchaser jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for culinary purchaser in the United States is $27.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Culinary Purchaser vs Kitchen Manager?

AspectCulinary PurchaserKitchen Manager
Primary RoleProcures ingredients and supplies for culinary operationsOversees daily kitchen operations and staff management
CredentialsFood safety certifications, purchasing experienceFood safety certifications, management experience
Work EnvironmentOffice and supplier interactions, inventory managementKitchen, supervising staff, ensuring food quality
Industry UsageCommon in hospitality, catering, food service companiesFound in restaurants, hotels, institutional kitchens

The Culinary Purchaser focuses on sourcing and purchasing ingredients, while the Kitchen Manager oversees daily kitchen operations and staff. Both roles require food safety knowledge, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Culinary Purchaser job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 32% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $56,353 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

Coordinator - Culinary Operations

Greensboro, GA • On-site

Reynolds Lake Oconee
Real Estate • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Reynolds Lake Oconeeexternal

$37K - $48K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New

Job description

Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Communication
  • Take dictation, record meeting minutes, and manage Director of Culinary correspondence (mail, email, telephone calls).
  • Develop and maintain specialized forms, charts, and documents to support kitchen activities.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, distribute necessary documents before meetings, and maintain accurate records.
  • Type, edit, and distribute letters, memos, and other correspondence on behalf of the Director of Culinary, ensuring confidentiality and proper filing.
  • Maintain a fully stocked supply of office materials for kitchen management. Order supplies when approved.

Operational & Project Support
  • Create and update recipe booklets, prep lists, and other culinary documents.
  • Assist with labor tracking, budgeting processes, and processing invoices for Accounts Payable.
  • Align property specifications set by the Director of Culinary.
  • Assist with kitchen design materials needed from chef, future development projects, and obtain multiple quotes for capital projects and equipment needs.
  • Work with accounting for capital projects and completion of capital once received.
  • Maintain both physical and computer filing systems and coordinate website updates with Marketing as needed.

Daily Purchasing
  • Follow all established purchasing policies, approved product specifications, food safety requirements, and receiving procedures,
  • Assist the Director of Purchasing with vendor communication product sourcing, price comparisons, substitutions, and other daily purchasing initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records, purchase orders, vendor information, and other documentation within applicable purchasing and inventory systems.
  • Review invoices and purchasing documentation for accuracy and assist with resolving pricing, quantity, and product discrepancies.
  • Communicate product availability, substitutions, shortages, and significant price changes to the appropriate culinary leadership and Director of Purchasing.
  • Place daily purchase orders with approved vendors and monitor order cut-off times, availability, pricing, and delivery schedules.
  • Collect, review, consolidate, and submit daily orders for fresh product, meat, seafood, dairy, frozen, dry goods, and other culinary products.
  • Coordinate daily food purchasing needs with Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, and culinary leadership when needed.
  • Work directly with Director of Purchasing to support daily culinary purchasing activities and ensure purchasing needs are aligned with property standards, approved vendors and purchasing procedures.

Event & Marketing Support
  • Organize the Director of Culinary's club event binder (BEOs) and maintain an up-to-date daily event calendar. Put events into Outlook Calendar.
  • Order and display Employee of the Quarter plaques; track birthdays, work anniversaries, and other significant events, and coordinate related employee recognition efforts.
  • Update the kitchen information board daily with communications from the events team.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Culinary and the marketing/communications team to assist where needed to create and send targeted e-blasts, design event menus, posters, and other promotional materials.

Human Resources Support
  • Keep current employee phone lists and schedules accessible.
  • Assist culinary team with processing status changes, performance reviews, requisitions and coaching/counseling processes to Human Resources team.
  • Maintain reports tracking attendance, accidents, and other essential information. Communicate information to HR.
  • Assist in the hiring and on-boarding process for culinary team members.
  • Act as the liaison for international culinary interns: Collaborate with HR with housing, and transportation and communication.
  • Coordinate cultural events and assist with department on-boarding.

Additional Duties
  • Provide any other administrative or clerical support as needed.
  • Adhere to all company policies and serve as a role model in upholding Reynolds Lake Oconee Core Values and Service Standards.
  • Availability to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, for club events and meetings as needed.

Qualifications
  • Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of administrative experience in a food and beverage/hospitality environment.
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), timekeeping software, Canva, and basic drawing or desktop organizational software.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
  • Other Attributes: Strong organizational skills, resourcefulness, customer service orientation, and the ability to follow directions accurately through completion.

Safety & Physical Requirements
  • Safety: Follow all company safety and training programs; report hazards and on-the-job injuries promptly; take personal responsibility for safety.
  • Physical Functions:

    • May be required to stand, walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.
    • Must be able to push, pull, or lift to 30 lbs. and maintain independent mobility.

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