Sous Chef

Bicester, England, gb

General

· Support the Head Chef with all off-track administration, including writing and costing of all menus in accordance with food budgets.

· Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence.

· Provide support and motivation to the culinary team working both in collaboration with colleagues and taking individual initiative.

· To uphold the high standards of the operation set by the Head Chef by paying attention to detail, working consistently and in a timely manner.

· Build and maintain strong working relationships with William’s stakeholders and internal team.

· Able to communicate accurately and transparently with key internal and external stakeholders.

· Form part of the strategic team, ensuring the overarching goals of the project are achieved.

· Ability to scale up and adapt working styles between pre and post event, and on-site event requirements.

· Form part of and integrate with the team delivering all culinary operational aspects of the event whilst striving for great food and service.

Budget & Finance

· Assisting with the sourcing and purchase of all ingredients and food necessary for a successful trackside operation.

· Ability to accurately track all spend associated with an event, including but not limited to, food, labour and kitchen equipment.

· Follow company finance processes surrounding raising PO’s, receipts collection and submitting supplier invoices to finance.

· Maintain a good knowledge of global seasonal ingredients and food costs.

Strategy

· Work closely with the Head Chef to shape the overall F&B strategy, including:

· Adapting to local food trends in each location,

· Input on the look and feel for each event,

· Implementing current hospitality trends.

· Act as an ambassador for Absolute Taste towards our client and guests.

· Assist with the development of innovative and creative, yet sensible menus, considering local specialities and availability.

· Upholding the directive from the client regarding the team’s identity to include but not limited to the overall look and feel and the specific food offering and design.

Onsite

· Attendance of all F1 races and test events.

· Act as key member of the event delivery team at all races including setting up for each event and packing down following each event to the correct standards and guidelines.

· Following all guidelines and regulations to ensure that the kitchen meets all necessary local and company standards such as hygiene, sanitation and health and safety.

· Rotate taking responsibility for different areas of the operation with the rest of the culinary team, including team, VIP guest and driver food delivery.

· Deliver all culinary outputs consistently to the highest standard whilst adhering to strict timelines.

· Report to management when maintenance of kitchen equipment and repairs are required.

· Accurately monitor all stock levels and waste management reporting.

· Ensure all allergen documents are always completed and up to date.

Other

· Assist with the maintenance of packing lists for kitchen equipment for each event alongside the logistics team, including ordering supplies and equipment.

· Support with the continuous improvement and implementation of processes to ensure the smooth running of each event.

· Attend all post-event debriefs.

· Organised, punctual, motivated and with varied communication skills, (formal, informal, international).

· To be conversant with all company codes of conduct.

Absolute Taste are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment irregardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.