Job 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 ResponsibilitiesCoordinate 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 days

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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.