- Purchase meat, poultry, dairy, vegetables, spices, rice, dry goods and packaging for the base kitchen
- Find, evaluate and negotiate with vendors on price, quality and credit terms
- Inspect incoming material for quality, weight and freshness
- Maintain stock levels, run regular stock counts and keep wastage low
- Track rates and food cost, and keep the price list updated
- Check vendor bills against POs and GST invoices before passing to accounts
- Coordinate daily with the Head Chef and outlet managers
- Ensure FSSAI compliance for vendors and stored materials
Requirements
- Graduate; Hotel Management or Supply Chain background preferred
- 3–6 years of purchase experience in a restaurant chain, central kitchen, hotel or caterer
- Valuable knowledge of meat, dairy and spice quality
- Familiar with Tricity wholesale markets and suppliers
- Comfortable with Excel / Google Sheets; Pet Pooja experience is a plus
- Hindi and Punjabi required; working English