Sous Chef - Retail Catering

Silverstone; Towcester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK motorsport venue as part of the catering team, responsible for delivering exceptional service during events and operations. The role includes preparing food, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and collaborating closely with team members to enhance visitor experiences. Ideal candidates will possess experience in catering, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to operational duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment is essential.
• Strong communication skills are crucial for interacting with teams.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food according to company standards.
• Manage stock control processes effectively.
• Conduct daily food safety checks.

Skills

Operational experience in retail catering

Fluent in written and spoken English

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Professional and warm personality

Education

Level three Food Hygiene Certificate

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Job Overview

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, conferences & events, clubhouse, cafes, restaurants, and internal hospitality.

Key Qualities

Your qualities will be key in supporting your team and are fundamental to the success of the department. You will need to actively participate in delivering excellent 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 needs.
• Ensure accurate allergen and food safety information is available.
• Adhere to all opening & closing procedures.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace.
• Proactively support operational duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow work schedules, specifications, and menu production standards.
• Prepare and present food according to company standards.
• Follow food safety and health & safety policies.
• Manage stock control processes.
• Support front-of-house team in food service as needed.

Team Responsibilities

• Ensure positive communication between catering, SCL departments, and service staff.
• Liaise with stores and kitchen teams for safe and timely food delivery.
• Operate the kitchen in the absence of the senior chef.
• Conduct daily food safety checks.
• Communicate allergen and service briefings clearly to the team.

Performance Monitoring

Performance will be assessed based on:

• Participation in meetings.
• Monitoring wastage and production levels.
• Availability of allergen and food safety information.
• Adherence to opening & closing procedures.
• Workplace cleanliness and tidiness.
• Proactive operational support.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Operational experience in retail catering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in written and spoken English with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, organized and efficient.
• Attention to detail and pride in work.
• Professional and warm personality.
• Full clean UK driving license.
• Level three Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH.
• Flexibility to work weekends and some evenings.

Silverstone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. Background and DBS checks will be conducted prior to employment.

We’re Silverstone, the UK’s leading motorsport venue for over 60 years, hosting events like the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, MotoGP, and Silverstone Festival. We aim to make every visitor experience memorable and invite you to be part of our team.