Kitchen Coordinator

• The Berkeley
• Kitchen

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Kitchen Coordinator to join the Main Kitchen team at The Berkeley.

With an independent spirit and an eye for style, The Berkeley is the epitome of modern British luxury. Rooms are furnished by leading designers, and London’s original fashionista afternoon tea ‘Prêt-à-Portea’ is served daily in the Collins Room. The Berkeley is perfectly positioned between Hyde Park, fashionable Knightsbridge and the residential neighbourhood of Belgravia. Its signature experiences include the famed Blue Bar, The Berkeley Bar & Terrace, Michelin-starred dining in ‘Marcus’ by Marcus Wareing and our Bamford Health Club & Spa.

As a Kitchen Coordinator you will support the Kitchen department in an administrative role. You will be coordinating the daily and weekly food orders and assisting with the daily function of the Kitchen department.

Main responsibilities of the Kitchen Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

• Receive from the Executive/Sous Chefs the necessary daily and weekly orders for placing with the appropriate suppliers and to assist in the compilation of the daily orders with the Executive/Sous Chefs On a daily basis.
• Place the order with the appropriate suppliers for each item required based on the input of the weekly market sheet.
• Co-ordinate, update Chefs diaries. Arrange interviews and take messages. Ensure regular meetings are booked in advance.
• Compile the minutes from any departmental meeting, taking and posting the minutes.
• Liaise with Human resources regarding staff vacancies and when there are skill tests booked.
• Contribute to maintaining an excellent level of service in conjunction with the minimum requirement of the LQA standards at all times.

Successful candidates for the Kitchen Coordinator will demonstrate genuine dedication to The Berkeley and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is a fast learner, adaptable and has exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

We anticipate applicants will have previous experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel environment.

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Entry Requirements

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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