The Chancery Rosewood is redefining luxury in Mayfair, housed in the former U.S. Embassy and reimagined by Sir David Chipperfield. With 144 suites by Joseph Dirand and a collection of dynamic dining and bar spaces, it’s a place where experiences are curated, conversations flow, and every detail matters.
The Kitchen Administrator is responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative tasks of the culinary department, ensuring smooth operations and high professional standards. This role will provide essential administrative support to the entire culinary team, coordinate with other departments, and ensure that compliance standards and confidentiality are consistently maintained. The Kitchen Administrator plays a vital role in contributing to the overall success of the culinary outlets and the hotel.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all administrative functions related to the kitchen, including record keeping, inventory maintenance, supply orders, and food costs.
- Support the senior Chefs to ensure that all dishes have standardised recipes with costings and technical sheets.
- Assist with the onboarding of new associates and support with any additional administrative needs, such as scheduling and training.
- Contribute to departmental meetings, ensuring follow-through on key action points and any reporting requirements.
- Work alongside the senior Chefs to review and update culinary procedures and best practices.
- Coordinate communication between culinary and other hotel departments to ensure efficient operations and excellence in guest experience.
- Act as a liaison between the kitchen and external vendors or suppliers as needed regarding receiving and purchasing.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment open to feedback.
- Promote and support Rosewood Impacts, the company commitment to sustainable practises and circular hospitality.
About You
- Connection — You contribute warmly to a collaborative kitchen culture, supporting colleagues with kindness and respect and working flexibly to ensure the overall success of the team and the hotel.
- Guest-Centricity — You understand that the quality of your craft directly shapes the guest experience. You take pride in the precision and care behind every bake, knowing that consistency and excellence are never negotiable.
- Influencing — You lead by example on the section, sharing your knowledge of technique, allergens, and best practice with those around you and contributing to a kitchen where standards are understood and consistently upheld.
- Integrity — You follow recipes, processes, and food safety protocols without compromise, taking personal responsibility for a safe, well-ordered section and handling all confidential information with the utmost discretion.
- Drive — You bring focus and thoroughness to every shift, taking full ownership of your section and continuously developing your skills, ingredient knowledge, and understanding of sustainable practices.
- Adaptability — You embrace flexible scheduling and shifting priorities with a calm, productive approach — remaining solution-focused when the demands of service evolve and always striving to maximise the output of the team.
What we can offer you
- 12 complimentary room nights across The Rosewood Hotel portfolio (friends & family rates also available)
- Discounts on Food & Beverage
- Flexible benefits app and monthly allowance to spend on whatever you like
- Give days - A paid volunteering day of leave annually
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Birthday day off - A paid day of leave for your birthday
- Developmental & social calendars
- Life insurance
- Enhanced sick pay policy
Diversity & Inclusion
At Rosewood, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging. We ensure a fair, transparent hiring process and are dedicated to creating opportunities for all, regardless of background.
About Rosewood
Rosewood Hotel Group is built on relationship hospitality—where genuine connections shape luxury experiences. Across our hotels, we push boundaries, embrace individuality, and create spaces that feel both welcoming and extraordinary.
