Commis Chef

The Escapade Commis Chef will support the culinary team in food preparation and maintaining high standards of culinary excellence. The role serves as a stepping stone for individuals who aspire to build a career as a chef at Escapade and beyond.

Application Information

• Application Deadline: 13 April 2026
• Department: Escapade Gallery - Kitchen
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: Silverstone

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation and cooking of dishes under the guidance of senior kitchen staff. Follow recipes, portion control and presentation guidelines to maintain consistency. Ensure that all ingredients and equipment are prepared and organised ready for service. Set up workstations with the necessary tools, utensils and ingredients.
• Communication and Collaboration: Assist chefs and kitchen staff in food preparation such as prepping any ingredients. Retrieve and stock kitchen supplies as needed. Communicate effectively with the kitchen staff to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow. Report any kitchen maintenance issues to the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager. Be flexible in assisting with kitchen tasks as needed during busy events and peak times.
• Hygiene and Safety: Maintain kitchen cleanliness. Adhere to safety and hygiene standards, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and waste disposal. Follow health and safety guidelines, including the correct use of personal protective equipment.
• Sustainability: To promote, implement and act with the sustainability initiatives as directed by Escapade Silverstone.

The above is a high-level summary of duties and is not meant to be a comprehensive description of the role. Additional ad-hoc responsibilities will arise which will be considered to form a reasonable part of the role and role requirements may be subject to change from time to time.

Performance Responsibilities

Our vision drives us, we live by our brand pillars, and we’re motivated to achieve industry-leading and award-winning results. Our vision is to be famed as the world's most exciting, authentic, and intelligently created motorsport hospitality destination.

Our brand pillars:

• We’re the Ultimate Hosts who share our guests’ passions, we’re switched on to their needs, we make their stays effortless, they get our finest performance every time.
• We’re the Complete Connoisseur inspired by innovation, champions of excellence, we take pride in our presentation and our guests appreciate our constant quality.
• We’re the Silverstone Standard, part of the Silverstone family, performance is in our blood, we embody the brand values and guests know they’re in safe hands.

Values

Rooted in a passion for motorsport, a dedication to precision, and a commitment to responsible and inclusive hospitality. We push boundaries, embrace the unexpected, and create unforgettable moments. We value sustainability and community, and aim for a positive impact on both our natural environment and the people we serve.

Key Relationships

• Escapade Silverstone Guests
• Escapade Silverstone Management and Staff

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel or any other lifestyle/distinctive brand is desirable but not required.
• A strong, yet positive guest service style.
• Organized and ability to work within the team or on their own.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A good command of the English language is desired. Additional languages are advantageous.
• Maintains impeccable personal grooming standards while radiating an aura of elegance and refinement.
• Full clean UK driving licence.