Purchaser - JOEY Valley Fair

Workstream; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health insurance

Paid sick leave

Shift meals discount

Employee discount 10% on food/bev

Referral bonus

Sales contests and rewards

Job summary

JOEY Restaurants offers a wage scale of $26.00 - $30.00 per hour for Purchaser roles and a path to contribute to a multi-million-dollar operation. This role involves inventory management, seasonal planning, and leading a collaborative kitchen team in a fast-paced setting.

With a focus on quality, safety, and guest experience, the position emphasizes training, development, and adherence to company standards, while supporting recruitment and budgeting duties.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of culinary experience; strong hospitality mindset and pride in world-class experiences.
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local/state Food Handler certifications.
• Possess or pursue California Responsible Beverage Service certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Day Sous Chef in managing day operations.
• Lead and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Ensure product delivery and quality to guests; coordinate timing and dish specs.
• Train team on products, systems, and company standards.
• Maintain inventory levels, prep systems, and order guides.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food Handler Certification

Responsible Beverage Service

Leadership

Work in fast-paced environment

Job description

Wage Scale

$26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Actual offer within the listed range may vary based on work experience and other objective factors. The pay range for this position is subject to change and may be modified in the future, in compliance with applicable laws.

As a Purchaser, you will directly contribute to the overall success of a multi-million-dollar Restaurant and its people. In this role, you will be responsible for quality and execution of product inventory, prep systems and inventory levels management. You will efficiently deliver and execute quarterly strategic planning goals while upholding the highest standards in product, profit, environment and experience.

Duties

• Assist the Day Sous Chef in managing the operations of the day business.
• Foster a cohesive and collaborative team environment through exemplary leadership.
• Impact the delivery, quality and execution of product to guests. Upholding coordination, bill times and dish specifications.
• Ensure team members are trained on product, execution, restaurant systems, and coaching on company standards.
• Maintain and challenge effective inventory levels for service; including prep systems, inventory levels and order guides.
• Ensure product inventory levels meet budget and sales needs.
• Execute pristine environment and ensure all equipment/tools are maintained.
• Exude professionalism and genuine warmth and care towards fellow partners, guests, vendors, business associates, etc.
• Assist with managing store sales, budgets, cost of goods, and labor.
• Accountable to ensure that trades/vendors are fulfilling on contracts and work orders properly.
• Build sales opportunities in support of weekly targets and company initiatives.
• Support to fulfill recruitment needs, impact positive candidate experience, select, and retain your team.
• Support with training and development of technical knowledge and execution.
• Communicate daily culinary focus to service and culinary teams.
• Impact health and safety standards through mitigation of hazards and risks.
• Advocate a safe workplace through complying with company policies, standards, employee relations, and adherence to state laws.

Basic Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of culinary experience(If you have high potential but less experience, we still want to meet you!).
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler and California Responsible Beverage Service certifications.
• Possess a passion for hospitality and a proventrack recordof creating world-class hospitality experiences.
• Thrive in adynamic,fast-paced work environment.
• Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; and lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Successful employees at JOEY are genuine, warm, and caring.
• They value honesty and conduct themselves with integrity.
• They are comfortable providing and receiving feedback to achieve personal growth and performance excellence.
• They are natural problem solvers with an insatiable desire to positively impact individual and team execution.
• They are passionate about quality and professionalism.
• They possess exceptional relationship building and communication skills.
• They encourage healthy and supportive competition within their team.
• They exude confidence, humility, and respect.
• They take pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

• Career development, education, and growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for benefit-eligible partners.
• Paid sick leave.
• Discounted employee shift meals.
• 10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages when visiting any JOEY location.
• Referral bonus program.
• Sales competitions and rewards.

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About JOEY Restaurants

The JOEY Restaurant Group exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience. Our handcrafted, locally, and globally inspired menu offerings are created by award-winning chefs and presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments. JOEY Restaurants has been family-owned andoperatedsince 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand throughout North America, with continued growth and expansion planned into 2030. When you join the JOEY team, you can expect a warm, inclusive, and creative environment, where we are committed to training, educating, and empowering our people.

JOEY Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We arecommitted to offering reasonableaccommodationsto qualified job applicants.Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal,state,and local ordinances.

JOEY Restaurants exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience; it starts and ends with our people. We currently operate multiple locations throughout North America and travel the globe to discover bold and addictive flavors, then turn them into signature recipes. Our people are our biggest investment and greatest return. We seek the best and the brightest, drive development, and reward top performers. JOEY is all opportunity, and our people is the way we succeed. They are masters of their craft, committed to creating a memorable and unique experience for each guest. We live by a simple credo: “Genuine Warmth and Care is always on the table.”
The JOEY Restaurant Group is an equal employment opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.