The Opportunity:
- Our client is a well-established and highly respected specialist within the commercial kitchen design and build sector.
- They deliver bespoke kitchen, bar, and foodservice solutions for a diverse range of hospitality and leisure clients, from luxury hotels and fine dining restaurants to major hospitality groups.
- With projects spanning the UK and international markets, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business working on prestigious developments, including five-star hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, high-end bars, and premium hospitality venues.
- The company is renowned for its quality, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service, partnering with leading catering equipment manufacturers to deliver innovative and practical foodservice environments.
The Role:
- You will be responsible for developing commercial kitchen layouts and design proposals from both internal and client briefs.
- This role offers the opportunity to become involved in client-facing activities and would suit a designer looking to expand their technical and commercial exposure while working on high-profile projects.
- This role would be office based with some flexibility for hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret design briefs accurately and produce detailed kitchen layout drawings.
- Develop creative and practical design solutions that meet operational, spatial, budgetary, and aesthetic requirements.
- Prepare presentation drawings and supporting materials for client submissions.
- Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, sales teams, and project managers throughout the design process.
- Coordinate visualisations and presentation assets where required.
- Produce detailed technical drawings, including gas, water, electrical, drainage, and lighting service requirements.
- Assist with the maintenance and development of CAD and REVIT libraries.
- Support projects from concept design through to installation and completion.
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- Passion for design with a strong eye for detail.
- Previous experience within commercial kitchen design, foodservice design, or a related construction environment.
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- Strong technical drawing and detailing capabilities.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret technical information and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Experience using REVIT.
- Understanding of BIM processes and standards.
- Basic knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) building services.
- Experience working on hospitality, leisure, or foodservice projects.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary of £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
- Opportunity to work on prestigious UK and international projects.
- Exposure to luxury hospitality and Michelin-starred restaurant developments.
- Career progression within a growing specialist design and build business.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Ongoing professional development and technical training opportunities.
- If you're a creative and technically minded designer looking to work on exciting hospitality projects and develop your career within a specialist sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary:
- £30,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contact:
Craig Tindall
Reference: CMT/104158
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