Culinary Administrator
Position Summary
The Culinary Administrator is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the culinary team. This role ensures the efficient day-to-day management of kitchen documentation, purchasing, inventory records, scheduling, vendor communication, and compliance while supporting chefs and management in maintaining an organized and productive kitchen operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Executive Chef and kitchen management team.
- Process purchase orders and maintain accurate records of food, beverage, and supply orders.
- Coordinate with vendors regarding deliveries, invoices, pricing, and product availability.
- Maintain inventory records and assist with inventory counts and reporting.
- Track food costs, purchasing trends, and budget expenditures.
- Review and reconcile invoices for accuracy before submission to Accounts Payable.
- Maintain employee schedules, attendance records, and timekeeping documentation.
- Assist with onboarding paperwork and administrative support for new kitchen employees.
- Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and compliance documentation is current and organized.
- Maintain recipes, production sheets, menu documentation, and kitchen manuals.
- Prepare reports related to purchasing, inventory, labor, and operational performance.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance requests and service appointments.
- Answer phones, respond to emails, and communicate with internal departments and vendors.
- Organize filing systems and maintain confidential employee and operational records.
- Support special events and catering operations with administrative coordination as needed.
- Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2+ years of administrative experience in hospitality, food service, catering, or restaurant operations preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with inventory, purchasing, or food service management software is preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of food purchasing and inventory management.
- Familiarity with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
- Experience working in hotels, corporate dining, catering, or large-scale food service operations.
- Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple departments.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in both office and kitchen environments.
- Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk throughout the kitchen as needed.
- May require occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays based on business needs.
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with experience. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and employee meal programs, where applicable.
Company Description
This firm genuinely values its team as its greatest asset, offering a highly competitive compensation structure and a comprehensive benefits package.