Compass Group UK & Ireland

Culinary Administrator

Company
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/23/2025
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
Description
Culinary Administrator | Restaurant Associates Venues

Location: Hybrid – Office/Remote with occasional site visits across Restaurant Associates Venues

Are you passionate about food and organisation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If you love working with people, have a talent for multitasking, and want to be part of a dynamic culinary team, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Culinary Administrator to join our team. In this key support role, you’ll help ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of our culinary department across 20+ prestigious venues. From chef scheduling and calendar management to organising recipes and supporting creative projects – your role will keep our kitchen teams running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the weekly and ad-hoc deployment of our Relief Chef team
  • Manage payroll, OurTime records, and rota planning
  • Own chef calendars and track culinary project timelines
  • Provide admin support for the Culinary Cookbook and development dayst
  • Maintain digital filing systems, SharePoint folders, and recipe libraries
  • Organise and upload content to our internal system (The Source)
  • Collate newsletters and best practices for the wider team
  • Be the go-to contact for chef bookings and venue coordination
  • Liaise with HR, Payroll, L&D, Marketing, and Operations for seamless execution
  • Prepare presentations, reports, and internal communications
  • Support GDPR, HSE, and food safety documentation
  • Ensure audit-ready records and minimal compliance issues


What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • Excellent organisation and time-management skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experience in diary/rota/project scheduling
  • Clear communicator with strong attention to detail
  • Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently


Desirable

  • Interest in food and hospitality
  • Experience in catering or a multi-site environment
  • Familiarity with Compass systems (The Source, OurTime, SharePoint)


Why Join Us

At Restaurant Associates, we believe food brings people together — and we aim to do just that across our extraordinary venues. You'll join a collaborative and passionate team where your skills are valued, your contributions make a difference, and your development is supported.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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