Kitchen Operations & Compliance Coordinator

The Standard Hotel; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in London is seeking a Kitchen Operations & Compliance Coordinator to manage kitchen operations and ensure food safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume kitchen environments and possess exceptional organizational and communication skills. This role offers competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic culinary setting.

Benefits

Meals on Duty

28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)

Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount platform including GYM

Worldwide Travel Discounts

Employee & Family Rates

In-house Experience Programme

F&B Discounts

Recruitment Referral Bonus

Tuition Aid Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Social Committee activities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in kitchen operations and food and beverage compliance.
• Exceptional working knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.
• Experience in recipes, costing, and menu change planning.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of planning and training for kitchen teams.
• Coordinate food safety compliance and conduct safety walkarounds.
• Engage in recruitment and training of new kitchen employees.

Skills

Kitchen operations management

Food and beverage compliance

Time management

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills

Tools

Fourth hospitality

Mapal One

Health & Safety accreditation tools

Job description

Kitchen Operations & Compliance Coordinator · £38K (incl. Tronc) · Full Time (Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm) · 40 hours per week · Kings Cross ·

The Standard is one of the most culturally engaged hotels in the world, with an inclusive spirit and true creative attitude. We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle, and passion for food!

We are now looking for a Kitchen Operations & Compliance Coordinator to join our Kitchen team to support this culinary destination.

Your role

As our Kitchen Operations & Compliance Coordinator at The Standard you will be key to supporting all aspects of the planning, training, and compliance for our exceptional kitchen teams as they deliver an extensive food service across Decimo, Isla, Double Standard, The Library Lounge, In-Room Dining, Events, high-profile pop-ups, and guest chef collaborations.

You will of course have an exceptional working knowledge of kitchen operations and compliance, be passionate about food, extremely well-organised and proactive, and have a talent for collaboration, project management, and clear communication that will get the very best out of our teams across the hotel.

Do you have what it takes to be our Kitchen Operations & Compliance Coordinator at The Standard, London

‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; driven, dynamic and engaging. You will therefore need to be upbeat and friendly, confident you can handle pressure well, and thrive in a busy high-volume, high-energy kitchen environment as you manage multiple tasks with ease. In addition to this you will also need…

• A proven track record in kitchen operations and food and beverage compliance, in a similar high-volume and fast-paced environment
• Exceptional working knowledge of kitchen operations and compliance for Food Safety and Health & Safety
• Highly motivated and pro-active; act with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Experience in recipes, costing new dishes, and menu change planning
• Experience in rota planning, Fourth hospitality, Mapal One management, and recruitment for kitchens
• Experience training new employees, and managing the training matrix for Kitchen teams
• Confidence coordinating Food Safety and Health & Safety bi-weekly walk arounds, and experience contributing to a Health & Safety and Food Safety committee
• Experience managing maintenance in kitchens, updating supplier Salsa accreditation
• Strong skills in writing and Microsoft Office Suite
• Drive effective communication between management, departments and relevant stakeholders for smooth project management
• Excellent people skills that will foster good working relationships across all hotel departments, encouraging inter-department support and creative thinking
• Display a passionate, fun and enthusiastic approach that will inspire the team and create an enjoyable, cohesive and supportive working environment

We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle, so if you think you have what it takes to be a Kitchen Operations & Compliance Coordinator at The Standard, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing.

Benefits Include

• Meals on Duty
• 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
• Discount platform including GYM
• Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
• Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
• In-house Experience Programme
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
• Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
• Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Social Committee with regular monthly social activities