We are Company of Cooks, and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.
Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here.
Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through food, service and creativity and we’re looking for a Project Manager to join our prestigious site in the heart Richmond.
Location: TW9 3AB
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 mainly Monday-Friday, 4 days from site and one day from home
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership
* Inspires and motivates the team.
* Makes decisions with clarity and confidence.
* Provides direction and sets the tone for collaboration.
2. Communication Skills
* Clearly conveys ideas, expectations, and feedback.
* Listens actively and resolves misunderstandings early.
* Communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
3. Organisational Skills
* Plans, prioritises, and manages time and resources efficiently.
* Keeps documentation, schedules, and workflows well-structured.
* Balances multiple moving parts without losing sight of the big picture.
4. Problem-Solving Ability
* Identifies risks and challenges early.
* Thinks critically to develop practical, workable solutions.
* Stays calm and focused under pressure.
5. Adaptability
* Responds effectively to change, whether from internal or external sources.
* Adjusts plans without losing momentum or focus.
* Encourages flexibility within the team.
6. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
* Manages stakeholder expectations.
* Resolves disagreements constructively.
* Finds compromises that align with project goals.
7. Technical Competence (Project-Specific)
* Understands the basics of the project’s industry or technical elements.
* Communicates effectively with specialists and translates their input into project terms.
8. Risk Management
* Anticipates and mitigates risks proactively.
* Develops contingency plans and maintains a risk register.
* Maintains project stability even in uncertain conditions.
9. Accountability
* Takes ownership of decisions and outcomes.
* Holds the team accountable while also supporting their success.
* Focuses on delivery and results.
10. Stakeholder Management
* Builds trust and positive relationships.
* Manages expectations transparently.
* Aligns the interests of all parties with the project’s goals.
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
* Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
* 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