Kitchen Admin and Purchasing Assistant

Maybourne Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group based in Greater London is looking for a full-time Kitchen Admin & Purchasing Assistant. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and organisational skills, with a strong commitment to the team's success in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assisting in goods receiving and coordinating daily kitchen purchases. Candidates with a background in luxury hospitality will thrive in this enriching role.

Benefits

Complimentary staff restaurant access

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Recognition and awards program

Subsidised treatment options

Employee discounts at hotel properties

Qualifications

• Proven administrative and organisational skills are essential for this role.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Experience with purchasing and procurement systems would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving goods and checking for quality.
• Co-ordinate daily purchases and support kitchen administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

IT skills

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate full-time Kitchen Admin & Purchasing Assistant to join our Purchasing team at the award-winning 5-Star deluxe hotel – The Connaught.

To arrive at The Connaught is to belong. Discover a hotel of warm hospitality and effortless style, a beacon of Mayfair Village for over two-hundred years; home to a community united by the allure of the exceptional.Here, heritage and heart unite, discretion is our promise, and the pleasure to please is a way of life.

The Role:

As Kitchen Admin & Purchasing Assistant you will assist in the receiving of goods into the hotel, checking for quality and accuracy as well as ensure correct administration of deliveries. You will also be required to assist the Executive Chef in the kitchen administration and to co-ordinate daily purchases.

Responsibilities:

You will be an excellent and confident communicator, a professional team player and has the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently. You will have a high level of numeracy and IT skills, including MS Office. Proven administrative and organisational skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. The ideal candidate must be a team player who is committed and flexible to assist the kitchen and purchasing department whenever required. Previous experience of working with purchasing and procurement systems would be beneficial for this role.

Who You Are:

• Someone who naturally embodies elegance, warmth, and quiet confidence.
• Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
• A calm, composed presence with an eye for thoughtful detail.
• A team player who believes service is an art and people are at the heart.

A Rewarding Career with Maybourne

At Maybourne, we are proud to offer a thoughtfully curated selection of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, nurture your development, and celebrate your milestones - both personal and professional.

Health & Wellbeing

• Complimentary access to our all-day dining staff restaurant, offering nourishing and seasonal dishes.
• Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave per year.
• Monthly access to subsidised massage and podiatry treatments.
• A programme of wellbeing initiatives, from mental health support to physical activity.
• 24-hour confidential assistance helpline.
• On- and off-site Occupational Health support.
• Life assurance through our Death in Service scheme.
• Eye care support, including vouchers and contributions towards glasses*
• Flu vaccination vouchers*
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition & Growth

• An extra paid day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
• Instant recognition and award programme, celebrating extraordinary contributions.
• Dedicated in-house training and development to support your personal and professional growth.
• Monthly colleague awards with generous prizes.
• Opportunities for internal progression and cross-property moves.
• ‘Introduce a Star’ referral scheme – with rewards of up to £1,500*
• Long service celebrations to honour your continued dedication.

Financial Care

• A highly competitive salary package
• Increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service
• Family-first policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Season ticket travel loans
• A generous pension scheme*
• Smart Tech Benefit – Opportunity to buy electrical goods with monthly repayments to help you spread out the cost.

Moments to Remember

• Exceptional colleague rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for you and your family
• A hosted ‘Guest Experience Stay’ — immerse yourself in the full Maybourne experience*
• 50% off food and beverage across our restaurants and bars*
• Invitations to a year-round calendar of cherished colleague events – from the Maybourne Picnic to our festive celebrations.
• Thoughtful gifts to mark weddings, new arrivals, and retirements

*Selected benefits are subject to terms and conditions.

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.

This is a full-time role requiring 40 hours per week.