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SSP Group

F & B Procurement Manager

Newark, NJ · On-site

Minimum 3 years of hands-on restaurant purchasing, kitchen management, or food inventory leadership experience * Strong understanding of perishable food products (proteins, produce, dairy, dry goods)

Sweet Influence Inc

Direct Support Professional

Union, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

Teach individual life skills by providing love and compassion. * Assist with Increasing Community Participation (such as daily errands, attending events, restaurant, purchasing items, travel training ...

Sweet Influence Inc

Direct Support Professional

Union, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

Teach individual life skills by providing love and compassion. * Assist with Increasing Community Participation (such as daily errands, attending events, restaurant, purchasing items, travel training ...

SSP Group

F & B Procurement Manager

Newark, NJ

Minimum 3 years of hands-on restaurant purchasing, kitchen management, or food inventory leadership experience * Strong understanding of perishable food products (proteins, produce, dairy, dry goods)

Norms Restaurants

Purchasing Clerk

Lakewood, CA

$19 - $24.75/hr

PURCHASING CLERK Overview This position supports F&B Department in the administration of the ... Process AR and AP for distribution company (Select) and Norms Restaurants * Prepare reports on ...

Global Food Corp

Purchasing Assistant

Miami, FL · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

This is a great opportunity for someone with purchasing, inventory, foodservice, restaurant, or food distribution experience looking to grow their career. Responsibilities * Create and manage ...

Zippy's

Purchasing Coordinator

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$48K - $51K/yr

Works with suppliers for the purchase of goods and services for Zippy's Restaurants (both in Hawaii and Las Vegas), Food Solutions International and Napoleon's Bakery plant, Las Vegas Commissary and ...

FCH Enterprises Inc

Purchasing Coordinator

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$48K - $51K/yr

Works with suppliers for the purchase of goods and services for Zippy's Restaurants (both in Hawaii and Las Vegas), Food Solutions International and Napoleon's Bakery plant, Las Vegas Commissary and ...

FCH Enterprises Inc

Purchasing Coordinator

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$48K - $51K/yr

Works with suppliers for the purchase of goods and services for Zippy's Restaurants (both in Hawaii and Las Vegas), Food Solutions International and Napoleon's Bakery plant, Las Vegas Commissary and ...

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How much do restaurant purchasing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for restaurant purchasing in the United States is $21.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for someone working in Restaurant Purchasing?

A Restaurant Purchasing professional is responsible for sourcing food, beverages, and supplies, comparing vendor proposals, and negotiating contracts to ensure quality and value for the restaurant. Daily tasks often include placing and tracking orders, managing inventory levels, monitoring food costs, and maintaining relationships with suppliers. Additionally, they may coordinate with the kitchen and management teams to anticipate menu changes or special events, ensuring all ingredients are available when needed. This role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to keep operations running smoothly and ensure customer satisfaction.

What is a Restaurant Purchasing job?

A Restaurant Purchasing job involves managing the sourcing and procurement of food, beverages, and supplies for a restaurant. This role ensures that the restaurant receives quality products at the best prices while maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Effective purchasing helps control costs and maintain smooth kitchen operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Restaurant Purchasing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Restaurant Purchasing, you need a strong understanding of supply chain management, vendor negotiation, cost analysis, and inventory control, usually supported by experience in food service procurement or hospitality management. Familiarity with inventory management software, purchase order systems, and possibly ServSafe certification is often required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure are essential soft skills in this role. These skills are crucial for efficiently sourcing quality ingredients, controlling costs, and ensuring reliable kitchen operations in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

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Restaurant Purchasing Director

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Dickey's Barbecue Pit rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Company Summary
Legit. Texas. Barbecue.
The world's largest barbecue concept was founded in 1941 by World War I Veteran, Travis Dickey. It is now run by his grandson Roland Dickey, Jr and Roland's wife, Laura Dickey. For the past 85 years, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue™ alongside their iconic Big Yellow Cup. The Dallas-based, family-founded barbecue franchise serves slow-smoked meats and home-style sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included for dine-in, drive-thru (select locations) and pick-up. We offer a workplace where employees are given meaningful growth opportunities and rewarded for their loyalty and contributions.
Dickey's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. We are committed to fostering a fair and merit-based workplace
Position Summary
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Source, quote, negotiate, purchase and execute contracts for supply chain.
  • Manage compliance program, including but not limited to: audits, communication, and follow-ups with internal teams to ensure issues are resolved.
  • Complete supplier program negotiations that support category plans, including rebate programs, volume programs, pricing strategies and promotional items.
  • Manage, support, and work with the other members of the purchasing team to ensure all matters are handled and communicated in a timely manner.
  • Promotion Planning: develop effective item and category promotional plans through historical and market trend analysis and review, along with forecasting.
  • Build, manage, and maintain healthy relationships with suppliers.
  • Research and negotiate best deals possible.
  • Review existing contracts to determine if price and rebate opportunities exist; re-negotiate where applicable.
  • Develop supplier improvements in quality, delivery, and cost initiatives.
  • Manage supplier programs for process and cost efficiencies, including vendor contract compliance.
  • Maintain all contracts to ensure they are fully negotiated, executed, and current.
  • Focus on delivering improved cost of goods to the entire system by staying ahead of commodity trends.
  • Issue and complete regular requests for proposals (RFP's) and execute regular reviews.
  • Work directly with suppliers to resolve any issues or concerns that may arise.
  • Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
  • Communicate program changes or updates to parties directly related to the deal in a prompt and professional manner.
  • Create commodity and product reports to communicate to franchise owners via all approved communication channels.
  • Maintain open communication and compliance with owner operators in regard to product trends and analysis to effectively keep owners informed and on-program.
  • Run item or category reports and complete KPI's, vendor paperwork, applications, and other information as needed.

This is an in-office role located in Dallas, TX. No relocation package is being offered
The ideal candidate will have restaurant purchasing experience.

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