Job Introduction
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.