Support the Head Chef with all off-track administration, including
writing and costing of all menus in accordance with food budgets
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Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence
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Provide support and motivation to the culinary team working both
in collaboration with colleagues and taking individual initiative
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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
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Build and maintain strong working relationships with Cadillac F1
Team stakeholders and internal team
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Able to communicate accurately and transparently with key internal
and external stakeholders
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Form part of the strategic team, ensuring the overarching goals of
the project are achieved
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Ability to scale up and adapt working styles between pre and post
event, and on-site event requirements
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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
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Assisting with the sourcing and purchase of all high-quality ingredients
necessary for a successful trackside operation
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Ability to accurately track all spend associated with an event,
including but not limited to, food, labour and kitchen equipment
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Follow company finance processes surrounding raising PO’s,
receipts collection and submitting supplier invoices to finance
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Maintain a good knowledge of global seasonal ingredients and food
costs
Strategy
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Work closely with the Head Chef to shape the overall F&B
strategy, including:
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Adapting to local food trends in each location
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Input on the look and feel for each event
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Implementing current hospitality trends.
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Assist with the development of innovative and creative, yet
sensible menus, considering local specialities and availability
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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
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Attendance of all F1 races and test events
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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
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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
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Rotate taking responsibility for different areas of the operation
with the rest of the culinary team, including team, VIP guest and driver food
delivery
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Deliver all culinary outputs consistently to the highest standard
whilst adhering to strict timelines
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Report to management when maintenance of kitchen equipment and
repairs are required
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Accurately monitor all stock levels and waste management reporting
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Ensure all allergen documents are always completed and up to date
* Shared responsibility, along with the rest of
the kitchen team, assisting with pot washing, handling waste disposal and
service equipment turnover
Other
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Assist with the maintenance of packing lists for kitchen equipment
for each event alongside the logistics team, including ordering supplies and
equipment
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Support with the continuous improvement and implementation of
processes to ensure the smooth running of each event
Who
We Are Looking For
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Extensive experience as a Sous Chef, preferably in a high-end
restaurant or hotel, or event catering
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Strong leadership with the ability to manage a diverse kitchen
team
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Knowledge of a variety of international cuisines and cooking
techniques
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Organised, punctual, motivated and with varied communication
skills
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Conversant with all food safety standards and
experience working in compliance with all HACCP regulations
Requirements
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The role requires travel and work abroad for approximately 27
weeks of the year, in line with the F1 calendar
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Adhere to standards of behavior and conduct expected by Absolute
Taste and their clients