We cater for anything from tea and coffee for five to hospitality functions for 1,000, conference and events business and the BRDC clubhouse - 51 weeks per year, seven days a week, delivering over 30,000+ business lunches a year!
Wherever possible, we source local ingredients and cooking in house from scratch. Our team is looking for staff to join our 27 full-time Chefs, Managers, Supervisors and front of house staff, along with our pool of over 40 part-time colleagues who love food and the energy of meticulous preparation in a safe, happy and bustling environment of a world-class venue.
Job Purpose
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
Executive Chef & Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chef
Stores & Production Manager
Hospitality & Retail Catering Events Team
Wider catering team and SCL business departments
Key Responsibilities
Good all-round operational skills within a diverse operation.
Follow work schedules, specifications and menu production to a high standard.
Work within the retail, restaurant, hospitality and BRDC kitchen teams as required.
Support the senior chefs in planning and execute of the retail and hospitality catering services across the venue.
Ensure you follow the catering department food safety and health & safety policies and processes.
Work with the stores team on upcoming business demands.
Assist with menus content and development.
Team Responsibilities
To support the team with food preparation, cooking and delivery to the agreed standard and menu specifications.
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 Sous Chef.
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 for each function
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
Experience of working in different styles of operation from high volume catering through to private dining restaurants
Good 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.
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(TM) 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.
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