Culinary Purchasing Coordinator

Legends Hospitality, LLC

New Orleans, LA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Culinary Operations, Finance, Food Purchasing, Food Safety, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Forecasting, Inventory Costs, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Reconciliation, Regulations, Systems Analysis, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Warehousing
LOCATION
New Orleans, LA
POSTED
2 days ago

Culinary Purchasing Coordinator

Position Summary

The Culinary Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for procuring food, beverages, kitchen supplies, and related products for stadium food service operations. This role supports culinary, warehouse, concessions, and finance teams by ensuring inventory availability, cost control, quality standards, and timely delivery of products for game days, concerts, and special events.

Purchasing & Procurement

  • Source and purchase food, beverage, and operational supplies from approved vendors.

  • Create and manage purchase orders for culinary and concession operations.

  • Maintain vendor relationships.

  • Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and food safety regulations.

Inventory Management

  • Track inventory levels and maintain stock quantities.

  • Conduct inventories and cycle counts.

  • Forecast purchasing needs based on event demand.

  • Resolve inventory discrepancies.

Cost Control & Reporting

  • Monitor food and beverage costs.

  • Prepare purchasing and inventory reports.

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities.

  • Assist with invoice reconciliation.

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of purchasing or food & beverage experience.

  • Strong Excel, inventory systems, and analytical skills.

  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and event days.

About the Company

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Legends Hospitality, LLC