Kitchen Administrator - Kia Oval

Kitchen Administrator – Kia Oval, London | Full‑time / Permanent

£31,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Kitchen Administrator to carry out all general administrative tasks and organise the day‑to‑day running of the Chefs’ office at The Kia Oval – iconic international cricket ground and home to Surrey County Cricket Club since 1845.

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Chef and wider kitchen team.
• Coordinate the day‑to‑day operation of the Chef’s Office.
• Support stock control processes, including stocktakes, ordering, and goods receipt records.
• Manage daily kitchen orders and procurement using internal systems.
• Create and maintain recipe cards, costing documentation, and photo specifications.
• Process invoices, maintain accurate records, and support financial administration.
• Prepare and maintain allergen information, event documentation, and compliance records.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, up to date, and compliant with company procedures.
• Support Health & Safety compliance, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote high standards of food hygiene, professionalism, customer service, and teamwork.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for food and quality of service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate and confident in MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Great team player.
• Ability to work to strict pressured deadlines.
• Motivated by a passion for quality and great service delivery.
• A “can‑do” attitude.
• Background in a large‑scale, events‑focused venue is a bonus.

• Competitive salary and full company benefits.
• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme.
• Healthcare & wellbeing:
  Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments).
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Family benefits:
  Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby’s first birthday, enhanced family leave.
• Perks & discounts:
  Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off Pure Gym memberships.
• Financial wellbeing:
  Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products.
• Development opportunities:
  Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways.
• Meals on duty included.

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.