General
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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 William’s 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 ingredients and food 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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Act as an ambassador for Absolute Taste
towards our client and guests.
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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.
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.
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Attend all post-event debriefs.
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Organised, punctual, motivated and with
varied communication skills, (formal, informal, international).
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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.