Commercial Kitchen Designer - Job Description

TGP International  

WE CREATE, DESIGN AND BUILD AWARD WINNING WORLD-CLASS F&B AND RETAIL BRANDS FOR OUR CLIENTS AND PARTNERS 

TGP International are a hospitality consultancy based in London and Dubai.  We team up with passionate brands, clients and entrepreneurs to make their long-term vision a reality through concept development, creative interior design, graphic design & branding, franchising, advisory & operational services and project management. 

Some of our clients include: Dubai Expo 2020, Marriott, Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Harrods, Sushi Samba, Adrift Burger Bar, Nakheel Malls, Selfridges, Time Out Market, FIFA World Cup 2022, The National, and Tashas. 

Do you have a real passion for food and hospitality? Are you a foodie? Does the idea of creating world-class restaurants, food halls and F&B excite you? 

As the world’s leading hospitality agency, offering an outstanding 360 degree service to our clients, we are constantly striving to be the best and lead the sector in F&B and hospitality consultancy. We need a driven and creative person to join our fun and dynamic team and have a direct contribution and client exposure on some of the world’s leading projects.  

Job Summary

The Commercial Kitchen Designer is responsible for designing efficient, compliant, and operationally effective commercial kitchens across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The role requires coordination with international clients, consultants, and authorities to deliver foodservice facilities that meet local regulations, international standards, and brand requirements, particularly within hospitality, mixed-use, and large-scale developments.

Key Responsibilities

- Collaborate with clients, operators, and brand representatives to understand menus, service styles, volumes, and operational objectives
- Develop concept, schematic, and detailed commercial kitchen designs for international projects
- Plan optimized workflows for food preparation, cooking, service, warewashing, storage, staff circulation, and waste management
- Specify commercial kitchen equipment compliant with CE, UKCA, GSO, SASO, NSF, and other international standards
- Ensure compliance with European, Asian, and Middle Eastern health, safety, and fire regulations
- Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, ventilation consultants, and interior designers
- Prepare design documentation including plans, sections, elevations, and equipment schedules
- Support authority submissions, tender documentation, and contractor coordination
- Review shop drawings and technical submittals
- Take full design ownership in coordination with clients and operators
- Develop, manage, and control equipment budgets and Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
- Support tender processes including technical evaluations and reviews
- Participate in construction-phase coordination, site inspections, and snagging
- Ensure design quality control, coordination reviews, and clash resolution in collaboration with BIM and MEP teams
- Validate kitchen layouts through operator reviews, mock-ups, and operational testing where required
- Incorporate sustainable, energy-efficient, and water-saving design principles in kitchen layouts and equipment selection

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related field
- 3–8 years of experience in commercial kitchen or foodservice design
- Experience working on international projects across multiple regulatory frameworks
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit/BIM preferred)
- Strong coordination and technical documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

- CKD, CFSP, or equivalent professional certification
- Experience in hospitality, luxury F&B, healthcare, or institutional foodservice
- Familiarity with international hotel and restaurant brands
- Knowledge of sustainable and energy-efficient kitchen systems
- Multilingual capabilities are an advantage
- Experience across a range of foodservice typologies including:
  • Food halls and multi-vendor dining concepts
  • Hotel and resort developments
  • Temporary, pop-up, and event-based kitchen installations

Skills & Competencies

- Strong communication and presentation skills across cultures
- Ability to manage multiple projects across time zones
- High attention to detail and compliance requirements
- Practical, solutions-oriented design mindset

Work Environment

- Office-based role with international project exposure
- Travel across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East as required
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven project environment

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive international salary package
- Medical insurance and statutory benefits
- Travel or relocation support where applicable
- Professional development and certification support

• Five-Day Work Week: Standard Monday to Friday schedule.
• Hybrid Work Arrangement: Three days in the office and two days working remotely.
• Incentive Plan: Company incentive scheme offering up to 10%—5% for introductions and 5% for successful closures.
• Annual Leave: 22 working days of paid annual leave, excluding weekends.
• Remote Work Flexibility: One additional week per year to work remotely from your home country, which can be combined with up to two consecutive weeks of annual leave.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Structured professional development through a dedicated coaching and mentoring program.
• Annual Company Gathering: A global team event bringing together employees from all offices.
• Employee Recognition Program: Regular recognition initiatives celebrating outstanding performance and contributions.