CHEF DE PARTIE

Formula One Licensing B.V; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Escapade Silverstone seeks a Chef de Partie to lead junior chefs, prepare and present high-quality dishes, and uphold rigorous food standards. You will work under the Head Chef and collaborate with the culinary team to maintain safety, quality, and consistency across the menu.

The role emphasizes guest experience, teamwork, and adherence to sustainability and hygiene guidelines within a premium hospitality environment at Silverstone.

Qualifications

• Experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel or lifestyle brand.
• Strong guest service orientation and a polished communication style.
• Ability to work in a team and also independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional appearance.
• Fluent English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement high-quality dishes following recipes and standards.
• Lead junior chefs under supervision of Head/Senior Sous Sous Chef.
• Ensure food safety, proper portioning, and fresh ingredients.
• Monitor inventory and assist in ordering as needed.
• Collaborate with culinary team to develop and test new dishes.
• Maintain hygiene and safety compliance in the kitchen.

Skills

4-5 star hotel experience

Guest service

Organised

Interpersonal skills

English language

Neat appearance

UK driving licence

Job description

The Escapade Chef de Partie will have a pivotal role in food preparation, presentation and ensuring the quality of dishes in the restaurant.

The Chef de Partie is expected to work under the supervision of the Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef and Sous Chef and lead our junior chefs within the kitchen.

Key Relationships

• Escapade Silverstone Guests
• Escapade Silverstone Management and Staff

Key Responsibilities

• To create and implement a best-in-class and award-winning guest experience.
• Food Preparation: Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to the recipes and standards set by Escapade. Ensure the ingredients used are fresh, measured correctly and handled in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality, taste and presentation throughout the entire menu. Perform regular taste tests and inspections to verify the dishes meet established quality criteria. Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and test new dishes. Suggest improvements or modifications to existing dishes.
• Stock and Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring and controlling inventory for your section, Assist in monitoring and controlling inventory for your section.
• Communication and Collaboration: Collaborate with the Head Chef and the Sous Chef to create and modify menu items. Collaborate with the Sous Chef to order supplies and ingredients as needed. Communicate any changes or updates within the kitchen to the relevant team when needed.
• Hygiene and Safety: Maintain kitchen cleanliness. Follow strict sanitisation and safety guidelines. Be aware of and report any kitchen concerns, and equipment maintenance needs. Comply with all standard operating procedures, policies and regulations including health and safety.
• Sustainability: To promote, implant and act with the sustainability initiatives as directed by Escapade Silverstone

The above is a high-level summary of duties and is not meant to be a comprehensive description of the role. Additional ad-hoc responsibilities will arise which will be considered to form a reasonable part of the role and role requirements may be subject to change from time to time.

Performance Responsibilities

Our vision drives us, we live by our brand pillars, and we’re motivated to achieve industry-leading and award-winning results.

• Our vision – We will be famed as the world’s most exciting, authentic, and intelligently created motorsport hospitality destination.
• Our brand pillars – We’re the Ultimate Hosts who share our guests’ passions, we’re switched on to their needs, we make their stays effortless, they get our finest performance every time. We’re the Complete Connoisseur inspired by innovation, champions of excellence, we take pride in our presentation and our guests appreciate our constant quality. We’re the Silverstone Standard, part of the Silverstone family, performance is in our blood, we embody the brand values and guests know they’re in safe hands.
• Values – Rooted in a passion for motorsport, a dedication to precision, and a commitment to responsible and inclusive hospitality. We push boundaries, embrace the unexpected, and create unforgettable moments. We value sustainability and community, and aim for a positive impact on both our natural environment and the people we serve. We’re the Silverstone Standard, part of the Silverstone family, performance is in our blood, we embody our brand values and guests know they’re in safe hands.

Silverstone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all team members and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel or any other lifestyle/ distinctive brand is desirable but not required
• A strong, yet positive guest service style
• Organised and ability to work within the team or on their own
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A good command of the English language is desired. Additional languages are advantageous
• Naturally maintains a neat and well‑groomed appearance
• Full clean UK driving licence

About Silverstone

We’re Silverstone, the UK’s leading motorsport venue for over 60 years. You probably know us as the hosts of world‑class events, such as the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, MotoGP and Silverstone Festival.

As a true, one‑of‑a‑kind destination, we make people feel the thrill on and beyond the track. From unforgettable business experiences at our International Conference & Exhibition Centre, to unique getaways and iconic trackside views at Escapade – we work hard to ensure each and every one of our visitors can see our personality, touch our legacy and hear our heartbeat around every single corner. And we want you to be a part of it.