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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.
