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Overview
We cater for anything from tea and coffee for five to hospitality functions for 1,000, conference and events business and the BRDC clubhouse – 52 weeks per year, seven days a week, delivering over 30,000+ business lunches a year. Our new Karting Track will boast an in‑house operated pizza restaurant and bar, open to karters, public as well as offering a delivery service across the venue. Wherever possible, we source local ingredients and cook in house from scratch. Our team includes 45 full‑time chefs, managers, supervisors and front‑of‑house staff, along with a pool of over 50 part‑time colleagues who love food and the energy of meticulous preparation in a safe, happy and bustling environment of a world‑class venue.
Key Relationships
* Management
* Supervisors
* Staff
* Customers
* Relevant SCL departments
Key Responsibilities
* Schedule work and plan daily actions with the chef team to complete the day’s events to a high standard and in a timely manner, including staffing levels.
* Complete HACCP paperwork with catering staff.
* Attend meetings as required.
* Apply effective cost control throughout the kitchens to hit or exceed the target gross profit.
* Manage day‑to‑day cooking and service to consistently high standards as instructed by the head chef, following recipe specifications.
* Undertake any other duties or training as required that are commensurate with the general level of responsibility for this post.
* Understand fast‑paced QSR / pizza restaurant operation.
* Use stock effectively with correct rotation.
* Help research and develop new dishes as required by the head chef.
* Assist with stock taking monthly as instructed.
* Maintain up‑to‑date records of all relevant delivery data and receipts.
* Coordinate opening & closing procedures.
* liaise with logistics and kitchen team to ensure safe and timely delivery and movement of food around the site.
* Complete all kitchen administration as instructed, including daily HACCP information.
* Understand allergens and communicate with front‑of‑house staff.
* Maintain a clean and tidy workplace in compliance with food safety and health & safety laws.
* Communicate effectively with front‑of‑house staff and customers regarding menu items, shortages, special requests and allergens.
* Adhere to hygiene, health & safety best practices at all times.
Health & Safety & Team Standards
* Complete all kitchen administration as instructed, which includes daily HACCP information.
* Have a good understanding of allergens and communicate this to front‑of‑house staff as required.
* Maintain a clean and tidy workplace at all times in compliance with current Food Safety and Health & Safety Laws.
* Communicate effectively with front‑of‑house staff and customers regarding menu items, shortages, requests and allergens.
* Adhere to rules and best practice of hygiene, health and safety at all times to ensure full compliance with all relevant current legislation.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn and progress in career.
* Hold a current food hygiene certificate.
* Present a well‑groomed appearance and wear suitable clean chef whites, suitable footwear and knives.
* Able to communicate effectively with other staff and customers.
* Flexible to working hours subject to the demands of the business and able to work in a busy environment under pressure.
* Full clean UK driving licence.
* General IT skills.
* Demonstrate good leadership skills with ability to lead by example and control a kitchen environment.
* Demonstrate high culinary skills with an understanding of industry trends.
* Cost awareness and ability to operate kitchens under financial guidelines.
* Have relevant sector experience within QSR / pizza restaurant.
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.
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