Receiver

About this position

Company: Buddy and Son
Location: 215 Chrystie St, New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay: $18–$19 per hour
Schedule: (e.g., Mon–Fri, early mornings)
Reports to: (Executive Chef / General Manager)

Buddy and Son is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Receiver to manage incoming food and liquor deliveries for our restaurant. You'll make sure every order arrives complete, fresh, and correctly invoiced, and that it's stored properly so the kitchen and bar have what they need for every service.

• Receive food, beverage, liquor, and supply deliveries from vendors
• Check every delivery against the order and invoice for correct items, quantities, and prices
• Inspect products for quality, freshness, damage, and expiration dates
• Check temperatures of refrigerated and frozen items on arrival and reject anything that doesn't meet standards
• Note shortages, damages, or pricing errors and follow up with vendors for credits
• Put deliveries away quickly in the walk-in, freezer, dry storage, and liquor room
• Rotate stock using FIFO (first in, first out)
• Keep liquor secure and accurately counted, following restaurant controls
• Label and date products according to health code
• Keep storage and receiving areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready
• Pass invoices and paperwork to management for accounting
• Help with weekly inventory counts for food and liquor

Required:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Strong attention to detail and basic math skills
• Ability to read invoices and spot errors
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly, including cases and kegs, and climb stairs
• Comfortable working in walk-in coolers and freezers
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work early mornings
• Able to communicate clearly with vendors and staff

Preferred:

• Previous receiving, stock, or back-of-house restaurant experience
• NYC Food Protection Certificate (or willingness to get one)
• Familiarity with liquor inventory or beverage programs
• Experience with inventory software

• Fast-paced restaurant environment
• Frequent lifting, bending, carrying, and standing
• Regular time in cold storage areas
• Non-slip shoes required

• Staff meals
• Paid time off
• Health insurance

Apply through Culinary Agents. Buddy and Son is an equal opportunity employer.

Location

New York .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3131095129.