Kitchen Procurement & Inventory Manager

The Standard, East Village; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Standard, East Village is seeking a Kitchen Manager to support the Property Chef and Director of F&B by coordinating daily purchasing, receiving, inventory, and kitchen storage operations. You will ensure orders meet specifications, inspect deliveries, and maintain organized, compliant storage aligned with food safety standards.

You will work closely with culinary leadership and vendors to minimize waste, monitor food costs, and maintain product availability.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions per procedures.
• Fluent in English.
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Adherence to hygiene and sanitation standards per SOP.
• Shall act as liaison with NYC DOHMH during inspections.
• Punctuality and attendance at mandatory meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Strong written and oral communication and management skills.
• ServSafe certificate is a plus.
• Multilingual capabilities and basic Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily purchasing, receiving, inventory, and kitchen storage operations.
• Inspect and record deliveries, maintain organized storage and DOH compliance.
• Track invoices, price changes, waste, and inventory; report variances.
• Create and maintain food cost spreadsheets for venues.
• Research and facilitate new equipment purchases and warranties.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Enter purchase orders and verify quantities, weights, and pricing.
• Oversee receiving team and stewarding, drive efficiency improvements.
• Ensure proper FIFO/DOH protocol across kitchen spaces.
• Assist with disciplinary actions and employee matters as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Strong communication

Management skills

Organizational skills

Hygiene & sanitation

punctuality

Confidentiality

Multilingual

Strong leadership

Tools

BirchStreet

Data Plus

Excel

Job description

The Standard, East Village is seeking a Kitchen Manager to support the Property Chef and Director of F&B by coordinating daily purchasing, receiving, inventory, and kitchen storage operations. You will ensure orders meet specifications, inspect deliveries, and maintain organized, compliant storage aligned with food safety standards.

You will work closely with culinary leadership and vendors to minimize waste, monitor food costs, and maintain product availability.