Craft, Creativity and Community - we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK's most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group's go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Marketing Manager to work with us to support our restaurants side of the business including Royal Opera House, Southbank Centre and RSA House. Location: London - regular travel required to all 3 sites with flexibility to work a day from home Rate of pay: £55,000 per annum + 10% performance based bonus Working pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week Overall responsibility for all marketing and comms for the bars, restaurants, and public events. Lead on the delivery of all day-to-day consumer messaging and the marketing across the 3 sites. Key responsibilities and accountabilities Deliver on the annual brand marketing strategy, plans and projects Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to promote Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hospitality, sales, and finance, to align marketing efforts with overall business objectives Plan and execute marketing campaigns and events, both on-site and off-site, to drive brand awareness, foot traffic, and sales Oversee the site's digital presence, including website, social media, and email marketing, to engage consumers and build brand loyalty Manage relationships with external partners, including agencies, suppliers, and media outlets, to maximise the impact of marketing efforts Monitor and analyse market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation Track and evaluate the performance of marketing initiatives, using data and analytics to measure ROI and optimise marketing spend Stay informed about industry developments, emerging trends, and best practices in food, drink and hospitality marketing, and apply learnings to enhance our marketing strategy Quarterly planning, review and reporting, including KPIs: to ensure work and projects remain on track across the marketing function, and there is the right involvement of the right people at the right time Risk management and helping to identify and mitigate potential risks to reputation and profitability of the business Be one of the external faces of the company, representing the brand at high level brand and/or industry events Our Ideal Candidate: Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and creative problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders A genuine interest in all things food, drink and hospitality Knowledge of London's bars and restaurants, including new openings What's in it for you? Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Private medical eligibility Eye care A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Jun 27, 2025
Full time
Craft, Creativity and Community - we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK's most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group's go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Marketing Manager to work with us to support our restaurants side of the business including Royal Opera House, Southbank Centre and RSA House. Location: London - regular travel required to all 3 sites with flexibility to work a day from home Rate of pay: £55,000 per annum + 10% performance based bonus Working pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week Overall responsibility for all marketing and comms for the bars, restaurants, and public events. Lead on the delivery of all day-to-day consumer messaging and the marketing across the 3 sites. Key responsibilities and accountabilities Deliver on the annual brand marketing strategy, plans and projects Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to promote Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hospitality, sales, and finance, to align marketing efforts with overall business objectives Plan and execute marketing campaigns and events, both on-site and off-site, to drive brand awareness, foot traffic, and sales Oversee the site's digital presence, including website, social media, and email marketing, to engage consumers and build brand loyalty Manage relationships with external partners, including agencies, suppliers, and media outlets, to maximise the impact of marketing efforts Monitor and analyse market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation Track and evaluate the performance of marketing initiatives, using data and analytics to measure ROI and optimise marketing spend Stay informed about industry developments, emerging trends, and best practices in food, drink and hospitality marketing, and apply learnings to enhance our marketing strategy Quarterly planning, review and reporting, including KPIs: to ensure work and projects remain on track across the marketing function, and there is the right involvement of the right people at the right time Risk management and helping to identify and mitigate potential risks to reputation and profitability of the business Be one of the external faces of the company, representing the brand at high level brand and/or industry events Our Ideal Candidate: Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and creative problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders A genuine interest in all things food, drink and hospitality Knowledge of London's bars and restaurants, including new openings What's in it for you? Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Private medical eligibility Eye care A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Craft, Creativity and Community - we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK's most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group's go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Head Pastry Chef. Job Title: Head Pastry Chef Location: Centralised production kitchen - Covent Garden Reports To: Executive Chef Team: 6 Pastry Chefs We're looking for an exceptional Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in our central production kitchen in Covent Garden HQ. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of a visionary food and drink destination, serving two flagship restaurants and a dynamic, ever-evolving events programme. As one of the most senior leaders in the central kitchen, you'll be at the heart of everything sweet, baked, and beautifully crafted-from daily fresh breads and pastries to signature brand desserts and show-stopping items for events. This section is the most important production area in the building, high visibility, high standards, and high expectations. The Role Lead, manage, and inspire a team of 6 skilled pastry chefs and bakers. Oversee production for: A high-volume modern British brasserie. A premium rooftop seafood and plant-based restaurant. Event catering ranging from intimate fine dining to large-scale bowl food, canapés, and buffet-style feasts. Be responsible for consistency, creativity, and execution of all pastry, dessert, and bread items. Create and maintain precise recipes, production schedules, and standards. Play a key role in menu development-seasonal, innovative, and always delicious. Maintain a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and using the best British produce. Ensure smooth logistics for daily distribution to all outlets from the central kitchen. Cultivate a learning, fun, and respectful team culture. What We're Looking For Proven leadership in high-end or high-volume pastry environments. Experience in bread making-soda bread, brioche, focaccia, sourdough and beyond. An obsession with detail and a passion for quality. Organised, methodical, and able to handle volume without losing finesse. A collaborative spirit and confidence to lead a key section in a high-profile kitchen. Strong understanding of consistency in multi-outlet production. A desire to create a kitchen known across London as the place for great bread and desserts. Join us and . Be part of one of London's most exciting new hospitality projects. Work with a creative and forward-thinking executive team. Set the standard for one of the most important departments in the entire operation. Shape the pastry identity of two unique restaurants and an innovative events programme. Lead with autonomy, influence, and integrity What's in it for you: Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Private medical eligibility Eye care A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Jun 25, 2025
Full time
Craft, Creativity and Community - we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK's most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group's go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Head Pastry Chef. Job Title: Head Pastry Chef Location: Centralised production kitchen - Covent Garden Reports To: Executive Chef Team: 6 Pastry Chefs We're looking for an exceptional Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in our central production kitchen in Covent Garden HQ. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of a visionary food and drink destination, serving two flagship restaurants and a dynamic, ever-evolving events programme. As one of the most senior leaders in the central kitchen, you'll be at the heart of everything sweet, baked, and beautifully crafted-from daily fresh breads and pastries to signature brand desserts and show-stopping items for events. This section is the most important production area in the building, high visibility, high standards, and high expectations. The Role Lead, manage, and inspire a team of 6 skilled pastry chefs and bakers. Oversee production for: A high-volume modern British brasserie. A premium rooftop seafood and plant-based restaurant. Event catering ranging from intimate fine dining to large-scale bowl food, canapés, and buffet-style feasts. Be responsible for consistency, creativity, and execution of all pastry, dessert, and bread items. Create and maintain precise recipes, production schedules, and standards. Play a key role in menu development-seasonal, innovative, and always delicious. Maintain a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and using the best British produce. Ensure smooth logistics for daily distribution to all outlets from the central kitchen. Cultivate a learning, fun, and respectful team culture. What We're Looking For Proven leadership in high-end or high-volume pastry environments. Experience in bread making-soda bread, brioche, focaccia, sourdough and beyond. An obsession with detail and a passion for quality. Organised, methodical, and able to handle volume without losing finesse. A collaborative spirit and confidence to lead a key section in a high-profile kitchen. Strong understanding of consistency in multi-outlet production. A desire to create a kitchen known across London as the place for great bread and desserts. Join us and . Be part of one of London's most exciting new hospitality projects. Work with a creative and forward-thinking executive team. Set the standard for one of the most important departments in the entire operation. Shape the pastry identity of two unique restaurants and an innovative events programme. Lead with autonomy, influence, and integrity What's in it for you: Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Private medical eligibility Eye care A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Craft, Creativity and Community - we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK's most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group's go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Head Chef for a new opening. Job Title: Head Chef Location: Rooftop Restaurant - Covent Garden Reports To: Executive Chef Team: 12 Chefs Overview We're looking for an experienced, passionate, and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our standout seafood and vegetable restaurant in central London. With stunning views and an open, lively atmosphere, this unique restaurant will celebrate the best of British waters and the freshest seasonal produce, cooked simply and beautifully. Think oysters, day boat fish, vibrant vegetables, and clever plant-based dishes - all designed to pair perfectly with the beers brewed on-site. You'll lead a team of 12 chefs in one of the most exciting food and drink projects in the city. This is a role for a chef who thrives in busy, high-energy environments and brings a modern, thoughtful, and clean style of cooking to the table. The Role: Lead all kitchen operations for the 5th floor restaurant, delivering consistent, high-quality food during busy daily service Design and develop menus that reflect the seasons, the sea, and the land-rooted in flavour, elegance, and simplicity Create dishes that pair with brewed beers, from briny oysters and grilled fish to roasted veg and fermented elements Manage, train, and inspire a team of 12 chefs, setting the tone for a positive and professional kitchen culture Ensure standards of consistency, cleanliness, organisation, and communication are kept high at all times Work in collaboration with the Executive Chef, Head Pastry Chef, and other Head Chefs on-site as part of a cohesive leadership team Manage kitchen stocks, ordering, GP, training plans, and rota efficiency. What were looking for: Proven experience leading a high-quality, high-volume kitchen, ideally with a seafood or produce-led focus Deep understanding of fish and seafood preparation, with a love for seasonal British ingredients and plant-led cooking A calm, clean, and organised chef who can balance refinement with pace Someone who cooks with passion and precision, flavour, taste, and product first. A strong communicator and leader who builds fun, inclusive, learning-forward teams Someone who's excited by beer and food pairings and wants to help shape a restaurant with a unique point of view. Join us and Lead a rooftop kitchen in one of London's most exciting hospitality launches. Work with exceptional produce, in a forward-thinking business Help define a new style of food and beer experience Be part of a tight-knit team of senior chefs with shared goals, support, and creativity What's in it for you? Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Private medical eligibility Eye care A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Jun 25, 2025
Full time
Craft, Creativity and Community - we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK's most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group's go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Head Chef for a new opening. Job Title: Head Chef Location: Rooftop Restaurant - Covent Garden Reports To: Executive Chef Team: 12 Chefs Overview We're looking for an experienced, passionate, and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our standout seafood and vegetable restaurant in central London. With stunning views and an open, lively atmosphere, this unique restaurant will celebrate the best of British waters and the freshest seasonal produce, cooked simply and beautifully. Think oysters, day boat fish, vibrant vegetables, and clever plant-based dishes - all designed to pair perfectly with the beers brewed on-site. You'll lead a team of 12 chefs in one of the most exciting food and drink projects in the city. This is a role for a chef who thrives in busy, high-energy environments and brings a modern, thoughtful, and clean style of cooking to the table. The Role: Lead all kitchen operations for the 5th floor restaurant, delivering consistent, high-quality food during busy daily service Design and develop menus that reflect the seasons, the sea, and the land-rooted in flavour, elegance, and simplicity Create dishes that pair with brewed beers, from briny oysters and grilled fish to roasted veg and fermented elements Manage, train, and inspire a team of 12 chefs, setting the tone for a positive and professional kitchen culture Ensure standards of consistency, cleanliness, organisation, and communication are kept high at all times Work in collaboration with the Executive Chef, Head Pastry Chef, and other Head Chefs on-site as part of a cohesive leadership team Manage kitchen stocks, ordering, GP, training plans, and rota efficiency. What were looking for: Proven experience leading a high-quality, high-volume kitchen, ideally with a seafood or produce-led focus Deep understanding of fish and seafood preparation, with a love for seasonal British ingredients and plant-led cooking A calm, clean, and organised chef who can balance refinement with pace Someone who cooks with passion and precision, flavour, taste, and product first. A strong communicator and leader who builds fun, inclusive, learning-forward teams Someone who's excited by beer and food pairings and wants to help shape a restaurant with a unique point of view. Join us and Lead a rooftop kitchen in one of London's most exciting hospitality launches. Work with exceptional produce, in a forward-thinking business Help define a new style of food and beer experience Be part of a tight-knit team of senior chefs with shared goals, support, and creativity What's in it for you? Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Private medical eligibility Eye care A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers