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 bothin collaboration with colleagues and taking individual initiative
- To uphold the high standards of the operation set by the Head Chefby paying attention to detail, working consistently and in a timely manner
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with Cadillac F1Team stakeholders and internal team
- Able to communicate accurately and transparently with key internaland external stakeholders
- Form part of the strategic team, ensuring the overarching goals ofthe project are achieved
- Ability to scale up and adapt working styles between pre and postevent, and on-site event requirements
- Form part of and integrate with the team delivering all culinaryoperational aspects of the event whilst striving for great food and service
Budget & Finance
- Assisting with the sourcing and purchase of all high-quality ingredientsnecessary 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 foodcosts
- Work closely with the Head Chef to shape the overall F&Bstrategy, including:
- Adapting to local food trends in each location
- Input on the look and feel for each event
- Implementing current hospitality trends.
- Assist with the development of innovative and creative, yetsensible menus, considering local specialities and availability
- Upholding the directive from the client regarding the team’sidentity to include but not limited to the overall look and feel and thespecific 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 tothe correct standards and guidelines
- Following all guidelines and regulations to ensure that the kitchenmeets all necessary local and company standards such as hygiene, sanitation andhealth and safety
- Rotate taking responsibility for different areas of the operationwith the rest of the culinary team, including team, VIP guest and driver fooddelivery
- Deliver all culinary outputs consistently to the highest standardwhilst adhering to strict timelines
- Report to management when maintenance of kitchen equipment andrepairs are required
- Accurately monitor all stock levels and waste management reporting
- 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 andservice equipment turnover
Other
- Assist with the maintenance of packing lists for kitchen equipmentfor each event alongside the logistics team, including ordering supplies andequipment
- Support with the continuous improvement and implementation ofprocesses to ensure the smooth running of each event
WhoWe Are Looking For
- Extensive experience as a Sous Chef, preferably in a high-endrestaurant or hotel, or event catering
- Strong leadership with the ability to manage a diverse kitchenteam
- Knowledge of a variety of international cuisines and cookingtechniques
- Organised, punctual, motivated and with varied communicationskills
- Conversant with all food safety standards andexperience working in compliance with all HACCP regulations
Requirements
- The role requires travel and work abroad for approximately 27weeks of the year, in line with the F1 calendar
- Adhere to standardsof behavior and conduct expected by AbsoluteTaste and their clients
Senior Sous Chef - Accommodation Available
