Job Description

About Capital Seaboard
For over 60 years, Capital Seaboard has been a trusted provider of fresh seafood and produce to the Mid-Atlantic’s most discerning chefs and foodservice operators. With deep, long-standing relationships across the supply chain, we offer unmatched access to high-quality ingredients—delivered with consistency, care, and speed. From dockside selections to hand-picked farm produce, our team ensures every order meets the highest standards of freshness and flavor. Capital Seaboard’s commitment to reliability, culinary excellence, and personalized service has made us a preferred partner for chefs who demand the best—day in and day out.

The Junior Buyer assists in purchasing materials, supplies, and services for the organization at the most favorable terms. This role supports the procurement team by helping qualify vendors, evaluate bids, track purchases, and maintain accurate supplier information.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in purchasing materials, supplies, and services in alignment with company needs
• Support vendor qualification and onboarding processes
• Help evaluate bids and compare pricing, quality, and terms
• Assist in negotiating prices and delivery terms under supervision
• Track purchase orders and monitor delivery status
• Maintain and update vendor database and documentation
• Monitor vendor performance and report quality issues
• Support procurement projects and administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 0–2 years of related experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain concepts is a plus
• Ability to work in a structured, closely supervised environment
Level: Works on tasks of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed and reviewed.

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits:
• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.