Culinary Purchasing Agent

Centerplate and our partner venues have been defining extraordinary experiences through thoughtful hospitality, expertly delivered, for more than 80 years at gathering places across North America and the United Kingdom. As the pioneer and leader in live event hospitality, we are committed to making the time that people spend together more rewarding and more valuable. "Making it better to be there since 1929."TM

Centerplate is looking to hire a Culinary Purchaser/Warehouse Supervisor for our operations at T-Mobile Park, home of Major League Baseball’s Seattle Mariners.

Knowledge of specialized food products is a must; Culinary background preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Obtains requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders; verifies receipt of items; authorizes payment. Conducts routine maintenance on equipment. Work closely with the Executive Chef, and Sous Chefs. Report to the Head of Purchasing and Warehouse Manager.

Job Duties:

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.


• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery pick up, returns, and exchanges.


• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from culinary department.


• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.


• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers. Communicate outages or shortages with the executive and sous chefs.


• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.


• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.


• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.


• Monitor quality of products upon receipt and ensure with compliance with established standards for sanitation.


• Ensure that all food products are stored, held, and transported under proper conditions as per sanitation standards.


• Utilize inventory control systems, both manual and automated.


• Continually monitor and sure proper stock rotation.


• Supervise warehouse and clerical data entry staff; Ensure accuracy in transmitting documentation to the corporate office.


• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.


• Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.


• Maintains and updates order guides and supplier information.


• Occasionally, drive off-site to procure product that was shorted or specialty orders

Skills and Qualifications:

Supply Management, Vendor Relationships, Organization, Customer Service, Documentation Skills, Supply Management, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Cost Accounting, Supervision of Warehouse Personnel, Have a valid Washington State Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle.

Job Qualifications/Skills

• High School Diploma and/or appropriate combination of education and experience to support on-the-job effectiveness


• A minimum of 2 years of purchasing and/or warehouse experience within a food and beverage operations environment, to include supervision of a staff and focus on exceptional client and customer service.


• Venue catering/concessions experience strongly preferred.


• Strong working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and general workplace safety standards with knowledge of Health Department regulations. Must have or be willing to get a Washington State Food Handlers’ Permit.


• Demonstrated financial acumen; P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is highly desirable.


• Technologically savvy, with high proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.


• Demonstrated success in interfacing with a variety of organizational functions and divisions to accomplish tasks.


• Flexibility, ability to work extended or irregular hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to work in extremes of cold and heat.

Centerplate is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time