Sous Chef - Retail Catering

Silverstone Circuits Limited; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier event catering company in Silverstone seeks a motivated individual to ensure high-level food service across various operations. Responsibilities include food preparation, adherence to food safety regulations, and supporting the catering team. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a level three Food hygiene certificate, and a full clean UK driving license. This role is essential for maintaining the quality of service during events.

Qualifications

• Good operational skills in retail catering.
• Fluent in written & spoken English.
• Able to work under pressure and organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to company standards.
• Ensure food safety and health & safety policies are followed.
• Support front of house team in food service.

Skills

Operational skills within a retail catering environment

Fluent in written & spoken English

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent attention to detail

Full clean UK driving license

Level three Food hygiene certificate

Working knowledge of HACCP and COSHH

Job description

Description

You will be helping in delivering a high level of consistent service and food offering across a range of operations for the catering department, including high volume race days, conference & events, club house, cafes, restaurants and internal hospitality.

Key Relationships

• Attend weekly and event planning meetings as required.
• Monitor wastage and production levels in line with business.
• Ensure accurate Allergen and food safety information is available.
• Ensure all opening & closing procedures are adhered to.
• To ensure your workplace is maintained, clean and tidy.
• Take a proactive approach to your duties and in delivering the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow work schedules, specifications, and menu production as directed to the agreed company standard.
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of food according to agreed company standards.
• Ensure you follow the catering department food safety and health & safety policies and processes.
• Ensure stock control process are followed.
• Support the front of house team in the service of food as required.

Team Responsibilities

• Ensure there is a positive flow of communication between other catering and SCL departments and service staff.
• To liaise with stores and kitchen teams to ensure safe movement and timely delivery of food around site.
• To operate the kitchen in the absence of the senior chef.
• Carry out daily food safety due diligence checks using the company compliance diaries.
• Ensure all allergen and service brief is clearly communicated to the service team.

Performance Responsibilities

• Attend weekly and event planning meetings as required.
• Monitor wastage and production levels in line with business.
• Ensure accurate Allergen and food safety information is available.
• Ensure all opening & closing procedures are adhered to.
• To ensure your workplace is maintained, clean and tidy.
• Take a proactive approach to your duties and in delivering the operation.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Good operational skills within a retail catering environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in written & spoken English with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, organised and efficient.
• Pride and excellent attention to detail in your work.
• Distinctive, professional, and warm personality.
• Full clean UK driving license.
• Level three Food hygiene certificate.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and COSHH.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to work, including weekends and some evenings.

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.