Kitchen Designer

Cavendish Maine; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Cavendish Maine is seeking a designer to develop commercial kitchen layouts and proposals from briefs. The role is office-based with hybrid flexibility and involves client-facing activities on high-profile hospitality projects.

You will interpret briefs, create detailed drawings, and coordinate with clients, architects, and project teams as projects move from concept to installation, while developing CAD/REVIT libraries.

Qualifications

• Passion for design with a strong eye for detail.
• Previous experience within commercial kitchen design, foodservice design, or a related construction environment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Strong technical drawing and detailing capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience using REVIT.
• Understanding of BIM processes and standards.
• Basic knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) building services.
• Experience working on hospitality, leisure, or foodservice projects.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design briefs accurately and produce detailed kitchen layout drawings.
• Develop creative and practical design solutions that meet operational, spatial, budgetary, and aesthetic requirements.
• Prepare presentation drawings and supporting materials for client submissions.
• Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, sales teams, and project managers throughout the design process.
• Coordinate visualisations and presentation assets where required.
• Produce detailed technical drawings, including gas, water, electrical, drainage, and lighting service requirements.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of CAD and REVIT libraries.
• Support projects from concept design through to installation and completion.

Skills

Design passion

Kitchen design

AutoCAD

Technical drawing

Organisation

Stakeholder comms

Tools

REVIT

Job description

The Opportunity:

• Our client is a well-established and highly respected specialist within the commercial kitchen design and build sector.
• They deliver bespoke kitchen, bar, and foodservice solutions for a diverse range of hospitality and leisure clients, from luxury hotels and fine dining restaurants to major hospitality groups.
• With projects spanning the UK and international markets, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business working on prestigious developments, including five-star hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, high-end bars, and premium hospitality venues.
• The company is renowned for its quality, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service, partnering with leading catering equipment manufacturers to deliver innovative and practical foodservice environments.

The Role:

• You will be responsible for developing commercial kitchen layouts and design proposals from both internal and client briefs.
• This role offers the opportunity to become involved in client-facing activities and would suit a designer looking to expand their technical and commercial exposure while working on high-profile projects.
• This role would be office based with some flexibility for hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret design briefs accurately and produce detailed kitchen layout drawings.
• Develop creative and practical design solutions that meet operational, spatial, budgetary, and aesthetic requirements.
• Prepare presentation drawings and supporting materials for client submissions.
• Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, sales teams, and project managers throughout the design process.
• Coordinate visualisations and presentation assets where required.
• Produce detailed technical drawings, including gas, water, electrical, drainage, and lighting service requirements.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of CAD and REVIT libraries.
• Support projects from concept design through to installation and completion.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Passion for design with a strong eye for detail.
• Previous experience within commercial kitchen design, foodservice design, or a related construction environment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Strong technical drawing and detailing capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience using REVIT.
• Understanding of BIM processes and standards.
• Basic knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) building services.
• Experience working on hospitality, leisure, or foodservice projects.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious UK and international projects.
• Exposure to luxury hospitality and Michelin-starred restaurant developments.
• Career progression within a growing specialist design and build business.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and technical training opportunities.
• If you're a creative and technically minded designer looking to work on exciting hospitality projects and develop your career within a specialist sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary:

• £30,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)