Culinary Administrator

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.

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.

• 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

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)

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.