Commercial Kitchen Designer

About the Company

TGP International is 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and operators to understand menus, service styles, and operational objectives
• Develop concept, schematic, and detailed commercial kitchen designs for international projects
• Plan optimized workflows for food preparation, cooking, service, and waste management
• Specify commercial kitchen equipment compliant with international standards (CE, UKCA, GSO, SASO, NSF)
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, and ventilation consultants
• Prepare design documentation including plans, sections, elevations, and equipment schedules
• Manage and control equipment budgets and Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
• Participate in construction-phase coordination, site inspections, and snagging
• Incorporate sustainable and energy-efficient design principles

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Five-Day Work Week (Monday to Friday)
• Hybrid Work Arrangement (3 days office, 2 days remote)
• Company incentive scheme
• 22 working days of paid annual leave
• Professional development through coaching and mentoring programs
• Annual global company gathering