Restaurant Purchaser

DineAmic Hospitality•Chicago, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

DineAmic 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.The Restaurant Purchaser will work closely with culinary leadership, operations, and finance to support smooth day-to-day operations. This is a full-time, salaried role.

Requirements

Minimum two years of purchasing, inventory, or back-of-house restaurant experience
Accountability
Adaptability
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Integrity
Leadership Presence
Professionalism
Self-Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Technical Proficiency with purchasing and inventory systems
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

Nice To Haves

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

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
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
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
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