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  • Head of Procurement
    Head of Procurement
    1 day ago
    Full-time
    New York

    WHY WORK AT JOE & THE JUICE JOE & THE JUICE is a people-centric food and beverage company built around culture, not just juice, sandwiches, coffee, and much more. When joining us, you step into a high-energy community where the music is loud, the bar is your stage, and your personality matters as much as your skills. We believe in four simple virtues that shape everything we do: • Positive Attitude, • Inclusion, • Social Ties, • Growth For us, this means that when you choose a cup-half-full mindset, welcome people from every background, build real friendships across the bar by creating great guest experiences, and use every shift as a chance to learn something new — you become more than just a Juicer; like us, you continue to search and find purpose and meaning in what you do. From your first day, you'll be part of an international network of Juicers who support each other, celebrate wins together, and push each other to grow. You will learn by doing, move through a clear Moneyball career path, and be part of a company where most leaders have earned their stripes behind the bar (fun fact: over 75% of our employees started as Juicers!). If you love fast-paced service, music, people, and the idea of turning a job into a lifestyle, JOE can become a place to build skills, friendships, and a career that can take you across cities, countries, and roles. Reports to: Director of Supply Chain & Procurement Direct reports: Procurement Manager Location: Office, 110 Greene Street, NYC, 10012 Type: Full-time on-site Job Description The Head of Procurement owns the cost of goods sold for the business, leading all sourcing, supplier negotiation, and category strategy across food, beverage, packaging, and non-product supplies. This is a commercially driven role: beyond securing supply, the person is accountable for protecting and improving margin through smarter buying, product and specification improvement, and tight collaboration with Product Development team, Operations, Finance, and Marketing - including the end-to-end management of Limited Time Offers. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain & Procurement, this role leads the Procurement team - the deal-making, sourcing, LTO, profitability, and product-optimization side of the function - as the peer counterpart to the Supply Chain team. Key Responsibilities Cost & Margin Ownership (COGS / GM) • Own COGS and gross margin targets across the product portfolio; report performance to leadership and drive corrective action., • Identify and quantify margin-improvement opportunities — Spec changes, yield improvement, substitutions, recipe cost analysis., • Monitor commodity and input-cost markets; anticipate cost movements and forward-buy or hedge where appropriate to protect margin. Supplier & Contract Management • Lead negotiation of pricing, rebates, volume commitments, and commercial terms with suppliers and distributors., • Run supplier selection, tenders/RFQs, and onboarding; consolidate the supplier base where it improves cost, quality, or reliability., • Build and manage strategic supplier relationships; conduct regular vendor reviews and hold suppliers to agreed service, quality, and pricing terms., • Own and maintain the supplier contract portfolio — drafting, renewals, pricing agreements, and a clear review/renewal calendar — ensuring all agreements are current, accurate, and on file., • Manage and maintain product specification sheets, keeping specs accurate, version-controlled, and aligned with agreed supplier terms and cost targets., • Own the rebate framework end-to-end: negotiate rebate terms, track accruals against agreed thresholds, and ensure rebates are invoiced, collected, and reconciled in full and on time. Product Improvement & Category Strategy • Partner with Culinary/R&D to identify product improvement opportunities that enhance quality, consistency, or margin., • Lead specification management — ensuring specs are accurate, value-engineered, and aligned to cost targets without compromising guest experience., • Develop category strategies (e.g. proteins, produce, dairy, beverage, packaging) and own the buying plan for each. LTO & New Product Management • Manage the procurement side of Limited Time Offers end-to-end, working closely with the Procurement Manager and cross-functional teams., • Secure supply, pricing, and volume forecasts for LTOs and new launches; ensure availability for launch and clean exit at wind-down to avoid stranded stock., • Cost LTOs ahead of launch and feed margin guidance into go/no-go and pricing decisions. Compliance & Food Safety • Ensure suppliers meet food-safety, quality, traceability, and accreditation standards; manage supplier audits and approvals., • Support sustainability and responsible-sourcing commitments across the supply base. Leadership • Lead, coach, and develop the Procurement Manager and team; set objectives and build capability., • Establish procurement processes, controls, and ways of working, aligned to the Director of Supply Chain & Procurement's strategy. Required Qualifications & Experience • Significant procurement experience in F&B, hospitality, foodservice, retail, or FMCG, with demonstrable ownership of COGS/margin., • Proven track record negotiating with food/beverage suppliers and distributors and delivering measurable cost savings., • Strong commercial and analytical background — comfortable building cost models and working in detail with Finance., • Experience managing or developing a procurement team., • Knowledge of food safety and quality standards relevant to the category., • Degree in a relevant field and/or recognized procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) preferred. Skills & Competencies • Sharp negotiator with strong commercial judgement., • Highly numerate and data-literate; advanced spreadsheet skills., • Organized and able to manage multiple categories, suppliers, and launches in parallel., • Hands-on, ownership mindset, comfortable in a fast-moving environment. Compensation is $150,000 Joe & the Juice is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome all qualified applicants — no matter your race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or background. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY [https://tinyurl.com/joejuicenotice](https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl%2Ecom%2Fjoejuicenotice&urlhash=QeP9&isSdui=true)] ABOUT JOE & THE JUICE JOE & THE JUICE is a healthy fast-casual concept founded in Copenhagen in 2002; since then, we have grown to more than 500 locations across 20 countries and now employ more than 4,500 people worldwide. From day one, our ambition has been to prove that there should be no trade-off between taste and health. We serve high-quality, freshly prepared juices, shakes, coffee, and sandwiches in relaxed, contemporary concept cafés that combine convenience with distinct urban atmospheres. JOE & THE JUICE goes beyond products toward the full experience around the bar, creating a consistent universe for guests and Juicers in all our locations. We invest heavily in internal development through our Moneyball career system and a culture where most leaders, including C-suite, VPs, and directors, have started behind the bar. We continue to evolve our people-centric and sustainability agenda that is part of our Nordic heritage and our commitment to a better future.

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  • Chef de Cuisine - Wollman Rink
    Chef de Cuisine - Wollman Rink
    1 month ago
    $8500–$9000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About us: From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades Great Performances has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices. We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality Our Core Values: Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests. People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset. Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet. Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience. Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy. We are seeking a talented, organized, and experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen operations at Wollman Rink and deliver exceptional culinary experiences. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about food quality, team development, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for overseeing kitchen staff, maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards, managing inventory and purchasing, and ensuring every dish is prepared and presented with excellence and consistency. Responsibilities Culinary Excellence & Kitchen Operations • Ensure the timely preparation, freshness, quality, and consistency of all dishes served., • Maintain high standards for food presentation, plating, and execution across all services., • Assist with menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal culinary initiatives., • Monitor kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, organization, and smooth daily service. Leadership & Team Development • Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing kitchen team in a fast-paced environment., • Recruit, hire, train, coach, and mentor cooks, food preparation staff, and dishwashers., • Coordinate staff schedules, assignments, and daily workflow to meet operational needs., • Establish and maintain performance standards that promote accountability, consistency, and teamwork. Food Safety & Sanitation • Maintain strict compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations., • Implement and enforce hygiene, cleanliness, and workplace safety procedures., • Monitor kitchen equipment and workspaces to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and operational efficiency. Inventory, Purchasing & Administrative Management • Manage inventory levels and oversee the ordering of food, supplies, and kitchen equipment., • Submit purchase orders and maintain accurate inventory and cost controls., • Purchase products from company-approved vendors while ensuring quality and budget expectations are met., • Support operational and financial goals through effective labor and resource management. Collaboration & Guest Experience • Partner closely with the General Manager and front-of-house leadership to ensure strong communication and seamless service execution., • Address guest or client concerns related to food quality and service in a professional and timely manner., • Continuously seek feedback to improve culinary offerings and the overall guest experience. Qualifications • Minimum of 2 years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume hospitality environment., • Strong culinary background with professional references required., • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and kitchen operations best practices., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel., • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills., • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities., • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with kitchen, service, and leadership teams., • Professional demeanor with a positive attitude and strong work ethic., • NYC Food Handler’s Certificate preferred. Location: Wollman Rink, 830 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10065 Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site Base salary: $85,000 – $90,000 year, based on experience Benefits: PTO, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, transit benefits, paid safe and sick leave, and an FSA (Flexible Spending Account). Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States. Great Performance is an equal-opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on their ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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