Job Description

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 to secure 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 functioning at 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 weekends required
The job description above does not list each job responsibility of the Purchasing Manager.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Weekend work

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Purchasing Manager Job at Eleven Madison Park, New York, NY

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