Culinary Central Purchaser

Job Details

Quince & Co. is seeking a Central Purchaser to lead ingredient procurement, producer relationships, and sustainability initiatives across our restaurant group.

This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of farm, kitchen, and business for one of America's most respected restaurant groups. Reporting to Michael and Lindsay Tusk, the Director of Sourcing & Sustainability will help shape what arrives in our kitchens each day and, ultimately, what appears on our menus each night.

The role oversees sourcing across Quince (Three Michelin Stars and a Michelin Green Star), Cotogna,Verjus and Fresh Run Farm, our 240-acre certified organic farm in Bolinas. We are looking for someone who is as comfortable discussing varietals, seasonality, and regenerative agriculture with a farmer as they are reviewing food costs, negotiating supplier contracts, and building systems that support a growing organization.

• Lead sourcing and purchasing across all Quince & Co. concepts
• Develop and maintain relationships with farmers, ranchers, fishermen, foragers, and artisan producers
• Partner closely with culinary leadership on ingredient selection, product evaluation, and seasonal menu development
• Coordinate weekly tastings and supplier reviews with chefs
• Identify and cultivate new producer relationships throughout California and beyond
• Oversee specialty and imported sourcing, including products from Italy, France, Japan, and other key culinary regions
• Support whole-animal utilization programs and responsible sourcing initiatives
• Steward and advance the sustainability practices that support Quince's Michelin Green Star designation
• Track food costs, purchasing trends, vendor performance, and sourcing opportunities across the group
• Negotiate pricing and contracts while maintaining uncompromising quality standards
• Collaborate with Fresh Run Farm and restaurant leadership on seasonal planning and procurement strategies
• Support culinary R&D projects, preservation programs, guest gifting initiatives, and special events
• Educate culinary and front-of-house teams on products, producers, and sourcing philosophy

You have a deep appreciation for exceptional ingredients and understand the relationships, systems, and discipline required to source them consistently.

You may come from a Michelin-starred kitchen, a specialty food distributor, a farm or producer operation, a culinary operations role, or a hospitality organization with a strong focus on sustainability and sourcing.

The ideal candidate brings:

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, culinary operations, or related fields
• Strong understanding of seasonality, agriculture, artisan production, and ingredient quality
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating pricing agreements
• Financial acumen, including food cost management, budgeting, and purchasing analysis
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Passion for sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and responsible sourcing
• The ability to build relationships across culinary, operational, and producer communities

At Quince & Co., sourcing is not simply procurement. It is a core part of our identity and one of the foundations of our culinary philosophy.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with some of the finest producers in California, collaborate with world-class culinary talent, steward a Michelin Green Star program, and help shape the future of ingredient-driven hospitality.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, performance bonus opportunity, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, dining privileges across the group, and the opportunity to contribute to one of the most respected sourcing programs in American restaurants.