Director of Procurement

Director of Procurement

Dartcor Food Services & Chelsea Hospitality Group

Feed Innovation. Fuel Excellence.

Dartcor Food Services and Chelsea Hospitality Group — two industry leaders in hospitality-driven corporate dining, catering, and elevated culinary experiences — are seeking a strategic and passionate Director of Procurement to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to drive sourcing strategy across a diverse hospitality portfolio that includes Fortune 100 corporate cafés, artisanal catering, a high-output commissary kitchen, and bespoke culinary programs within private executive venues.

This isn’t just procurement. It’s a chance to help shape how we nourish, delight, and serve — from handcrafted workplace meals to premium events and luxury dining experiences.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

• Design and implement procurement strategies across key categories including dry goods, dairy, frozen, fresh, packaging, disposables, and kitchen equipment.

• Develop and manage vendor relationships with broadline distributors and specialty purveyors that align with our quality and sourcing standards.

• Negotiate pricing and contracts with a long-term view of value, consistency, and sustainability.

Operational & Financial Optimization

• Monitor ingredient and equipment costs, drive purchasing efficiency, and analyze total cost of ownership across supply categories.

• Equip culinary and operations teams with the tools, transparency, and products they need to thrive.

• Collaborate with Finance to track and forecast spend, savings, and performance metrics.

Quality, Compliance & Innovation

• Ensure all sourced products meet food safety, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

• Stay ahead of market trends, seasonal availability, and pricing fluctuations.

• Advance our sustainability initiatives through thoughtful supplier partnerships and responsible sourcing.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Culinary, Commissary, Café, Catering, Marketing, and FSQA teams to align sourcing with execution.

• Lead procurement support for new café openings, catering rollouts, limited-time offers, and executive hospitality initiatives.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor across Dartcor, Chelsea Hospitality Group, and our growing network of properties.

Requirements

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management — Hospitality, foodservice, or restaurant groups required.

• In-depth understanding of food categories, quality benchmarks, distribution networks, and supply chain operations.

• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations, manage vendor performance, and drive cost savings.

• Strong analytical mindset; Excel/reporting skills and familiarity with tools like PlateIQ, MarketMan, or R365 are a plus.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; you lead with influence and integrity.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field preferred.

• Ability to travel regionally to Dartcor and CHG locations and supplier sites as needed.

Benefits

Why Dartcor & Chelsea Hospitality Group

Together, Dartcor and Chelsea Hospitality Group are redefining the hospitality experience in the workplace and beyond. Rooted in chef-driven innovation, wellness, sustainability, and personalized service, our family of brands serves some of the most prestigious companies and discerning guests in the Northeast. We’re passionate about food, focused on people, and proud to build environments where both teams and clients thrive.