Overview
Pizza Restaurant Chef role at Silverstone. We cater for hospitality functions for up to 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 a new 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.
Department: Catering
Location: Silverstone
Note: This role is part of a fast-paced food operation within a major venue.
Key Relationships
* Management
* Supervisors
* Staff
* Customers
* and relevant SCL departments
Key Responsibilities
* Lease with the chef team regarding schedule of work and plan of action to be carried out daily to complete the day’s events to a high standard and in a timely manner including staffing levels.
* Complete the HACCP paperwork with catering staff.
* Attend meetings as required.
* Ensure effective cost control is applied throughout the kitchens and the target GP is hit or exceeded.
* Manage the day-to-day cooking and service to a consistently high standard as instructed by the head chef, following recipe specifications as required.
* Undertake any other duties or training as required that are commensurate with the general level of responsibility for this post.
* Have an understanding of fast paced Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) / Pizza Restaurant operation.
* Use stock in an effective way with correct stock rotation followed.
* Help research and develop new dishes as required by the head chef.
* Help with stock taking monthly as instructed by the head chef.
* Ensure all records are kept up to date and relevant and all delivery data and receipts are logged.
* Coordinate the opening & closing procedures.
* Liaise with logistics and kitchen team to ensure the safe and timely delivery and movement of food around site.
Health & Safety
* Complete all kitchen administration as instructed, including all HACCP information.
* Good understanding of allergens and communicate this to front of house staff as required.
* Maintain a clean and tidy workplace in compliance with current Food Safety and Health & Safety Laws.
* Communicate effectively with front of house staff and customers regarding menu items, content of dishes, shortages, customer orders, special requests and allergens.
* Adhere to Hygiene, Health and Safety best practices to ensure full compliance with current legislation.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and progress in career.
* Current food hygiene certificate.
* Well-groomed appearance with appropriate chef whites, footwear and knives.
* Effective communication with staff and customers.
* Flexible to working hours in a busy environment under pressure.
* Full clean UK driving licence.
* General IT skills.
* Leadership skills with ability to lead by example and manage a kitchen environment.
* High culinary skills with understanding of industry trends.
* Cost awareness and ability to operate the kitchens within financial guidelines.
* 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.
Seniority level
* Executive
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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