Casual Chef

Arena Racing Company; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Great Venues

A Thriving Team

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Arena Racing Company at Chepstow Racecourse is seeking talented chefs for casual, race-day roles within a dynamic culinary team. You will collaborate to deliver high-quality meals in a fast-paced atmosphere, handle stock control, maintain strict hygiene, and support multiple kitchen stations to ensure smooth service for guests.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in a professional kitchen, Level 2 Food Safety, and a keen eye for detail. Flexible hours and a lively race-day environment await.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a professional kitchen environment.
• Level 2 Food Safety (or equivalent) required; training provided if needed.
• Experience in fast-paced sports & leisure environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a busy kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals on race days.
• Follow recipes to ensure consistency, quality and presentation.
• Maintain hygiene standards and allergen/health regulations compliance.
• Manage deliveries, stock rotation and update compliance paperwork.
• Assist across kitchen areas to ensure smooth service across stations.
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere and guest dining experience.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

We currently have an excellent opportunity to join our team at Chepstow Racecourse.

About the Role:

Chepstow Racecourse is seeking talented and experienced chefs to join our dynamic culinary team. This is an exciting casual opportunity for chefs with a passion for producing high-quality food and delivering exceptional service during race day events.

You’ll work alongside our skilled culinary team to create outstanding dining experiences for our guests, in a fast-paced, lively atmosphere. Whether you’re crafting delicious dishes, handling stock, or ensuring health and hygiene standards are met, this role offers variety and the chance to showcase your culinary skills in one of the most vibrant and unique hospitality environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as an integral part of a busy, collaborative kitchen team to deliver exceptional quality meals for race day guests.
• Follow recipes, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation of food.
• Maintain hygiene standards and ensure compliance with allergen and health regulations.
• Manage deliveries, stock rotation, and handle compliance paperwork.
• Adapt and assist in other kitchen areas when required, ensuring smooth service across all stations.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive team atmosphere, ensuring that guests enjoy an outstanding culinary experience.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: At least 2 years in a professional kitchen environment, with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Desired: Working in a fast-paced sports & leisure environment.
• Skills: High attention to detail and ability to follow recipes to produce quality, consistent food.
• Health & Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with Health & Safety regulations, HACCP procedures, and allergen reporting.
• Food Safety Certification: Level 2 Food Safety (or equivalent). We do provide training if necessary.
• Communication: Good oral communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Work Ethic: Enthusiastic, adaptable, and keen to develop your skills while also helping others.
• Team Player: A positive, approachable attitude and the ability to work well within a team.
• Uniform: Has clean and presentable chef whites & knives.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Hours: Casual, race-day positions with additional Raceday prep dates available for the right candidate.
• Great Venues: Opportunities to work in various iconic racecourse venues.
• A Thriving Team: Join a team of passionate chefs and hospitality professionals.
• Competitive Pay: Attractive pay rates commensurate with experience.

If you’re a skilled chef with the passion for delivering excellent food and service in a high-energy environment, this is the perfect role for you!

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.