Sous Chef - Retail Catering

Silverstone; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering industry is seeking a Sous Chef to deliver exceptional service at various operations, including high-volume events. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid background in food safety to ensure a consistent and high-quality food offering.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail catering required.
• Fluent in written & spoken English.
• Clean UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food according to company standards.
• Monitor food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Liaise with kitchen teams for safe food delivery.

Skills

Operational skills within retail catering

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level three Food hygiene certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sous Chef - Retail Catering

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.