Sous Chef - Retail Catering

SILVERSTONE CIRCUITS LIMITED; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering industry seeks a Sous Chef to deliver high-quality food service across diverse operations ranging from race days to events. The ideal candidate will possess strong operational skills, a commitment to food safety, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring a memorable experience for all guests.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with a focus on food preparation and service.
• Full clean UK driving license desired.
• Experience in high-volume environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food according to company standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety policies.
• Support front-of-house team and operate kitchen as needed during senior chef's absence.

Skills

Good operational skills within a retail catering environment

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Fluent in written & spoken English

Ability to work under pressure

Pride and attention to detail

Distinctive, professional, and warm personality

Demonstrate a flexible approach to work

Education

Level three Food hygiene certificate

Tools

HACCP knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Job description

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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.

Application Deadline: 27 June 2025

Department: Catering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Silverstone

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.

Your qualities will be key in supporting your team and be fundamental to the success of the department. You will need to play an active operational role in delivering the best service, and engaging with the team.

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 font 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

Performance will be monitored against the following:

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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