About this opportunity
Pasona NA lists this Assistant Manager, Culinary Supply Management opportunity in cerritos, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Manager, Culinary Supply Management
Location: Cerritos, CA | 100% On-site
Employment: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000/year (DOE)
Industry: Restaurant / Hospitality
Schedule: Standard business hours; occasional flexible hours and weekends as needed
Travel: Occasional travel to stores, suppliers, and events
Summary
Our client is seeking an Assistant Manager, Culinary Supply Management to support purchasing, inventory control, vendor coordination, and cost management for multiple restaurant locations.
This role works closely with chefs, restaurant operations teams, and vendors to ensure food ingredients, beverages, and supplies are available on time, meet quality standards, and are managed cost-effectively.
This is a hands-on position with opportunities to grow into a higher-level supply management or sourcing role.
Key Responsibilities
Support purchasing and procurement of food ingredients, beverages, and restaurant supplies
Monitor inventory levels and help prevent shortages and excess inventory
Coordinate monthly inventory counts with restaurant and kitchen teams
Maintain purchasing records, pricing history, and vendor information
Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, deliveries, and product issues
Support purchasing forecasts based on usage, demand, and seasonal trends
Work with Accounts Payable to resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies
Analyze purchasing and inventory data to identify cost-saving and waste-reduction opportunities
Track purchasing budgets and monitor variances
Prepare purchasing, inventory, and cost-related reports
Visit restaurant locations and suppliers as needed
Support compliance with food safety, sourcing, and internal company policies
Assist with training and onboarding of supply or purchasing team members as needed
Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business, Hospitality, or related field preferred
1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, supply, or inventory experience
Experience in restaurants, hospitality, food service, or food distribution preferred
Experience working with vendors and supporting purchasing activities
Knowledge of inventory control and reconciliation
Strong Excel skills
Experience with ERP, inventory management, or POS systems
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work accurately and manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting upscale or premium restaurant operations
Experience with imported seafood or specialty food products
Business-level Japanese strongly preferred
Supply chain or purchasing certification is a plus
Experience with restaurant invoice, AP, or food-cost management systems is a plus
Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
PTO and paid holidays
401(k)
Professional development and training support
90-day and annual performance reviews
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cerritos, CA, 90703, US
Who can apply
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