Purchasing Manager

Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details Eleven Madison Park is a fine dining restaurant overlooking Madison Square Park in New York City. First opened in 1998 as a French brasserie, the restaurant has been headed by Chef Daniel Humm since 2006 and owned by his company Humm Hospitality. Eleven Madison Park has evolved significantly under his leadership both in food and in experience, earning several accolades including 4 stars from the New York Times and 3 stars from the Michelin Guide.

Reports to:Chef de Cuisine

Summary of Position:
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for supervising the daily activities of the purchasing function. They maintain relationships with vendors or suppliers as well as review purchase orders for accuracy and to make sure the best prices are obtained. The Purchasing Manager evaluates and analyzes purchasing trends and price trends to identify forecasting demands and minimize purchasing costs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the ordering of food, materials, supplies, and equipment from vendors for Eleven Madison Park, Clemente Bar, including the kitchen, as well as The Studio. This may include travelling to various outlets to ensure product is in-house.
• Perform weekly market runs tosecure the highest quality product
• Maintains organization of kitchen storage areas including dry storage, walk-in refrigerator and produce cooler
• Work with kitchen management staff to ensure that all DOH standards are adhered to and maintained
• Approve purchases and track their progress to make sure orders are filled and delivered correctly
• Review invoices for accuracy and to make sure the best prices are obtained
• Monitor vendors for quality, timeliness, and price variance
• Maintain internal database of approved vendors
• Maintain updated records of purchased products and invoices
• Perform inventory counts and audits on a weekly/ monthly basis
• Code invoices properly for accounting team to process payment in a timely manner
• Assist with maintaining inventory management and purchase order systems
• Cost dishes to accurately manage food cost
• Coordinate with Facilities Manager to ensure all equipment is functioningat all times.

Qualification Standards:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to troubleshoot proactively and creatively to meet team needs
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 50 lbs.
• Hospitality background preferred
• M-F with some weekendsrequired

The job description above does not list each job responsibility of the Purchasing Manager. Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $80,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Required Skills

Vendor Relationship Management

Leadership

Cost Management

Supervisory Skills

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Collaboration

Organization Skills

Negotiation Skills

Mentorship

Logistical Planning

Data Management

Compliance With Health Standards

Knowledge of HACCP Guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Time Management

Management Experience

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Inventory Management

Customer Service Orientation

Kitchen Management

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Ordering / Purchasing

Ability to Work Independently

Adaptability

Vendor Management

Decision Making Skills

Receiving

Physical Strength and Endurance

Scheduling

ServSafe Certified

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