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 both in collaboration with colleagues and taking individual initiative

·         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

·         Build and maintain strong working relationships with Cadillac F1 Team stakeholders and internal team

·         Able to communicate accurately and transparently with key internal and external stakeholders

·         Form part of the strategic team, ensuring the overarching goals of the project are achieved

·         Ability to scale up and adapt working styles between pre and post event, and on-site event requirements

·         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

·         Assisting with the sourcing and purchase of all high-quality ingredients necessary 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 food costs

Strategy

·         Work closely with the Head Chef to shape the overall F&B strategy, 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, yet sensible menus, considering local specialities and availability

·         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

·         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 to the correct standards and guidelines

·         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

·         Rotate taking responsibility for different areas of the operation with the rest of the culinary team, including team, VIP guest and driver food delivery

·         Deliver all culinary outputs consistently to the highest standard whilst adhering to strict timelines

·         Report to management when maintenance of kitchen equipment and repairs 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 and service equipment turnover

Other

·         Assist with the maintenance of packing lists for kitchen equipment for each event alongside the logistics team, including ordering supplies and equipment

·         Support with the continuous improvement and implementation of processes to ensure the smooth running of each event

Who We Are Looking For

·         Extensive experience as a Sous Chef, preferably in a high-end restaurant or hotel, or event catering

·         Strong leadership with the ability to manage a diverse kitchen team

·         Knowledge of a variety of international cuisines and cooking techniques

·         Organised, punctual, motivated and with varied communication skills

·         Conversant with all food safety standards and experience working in compliance with all HACCP regulations

Requirements

·         The role requires travel and work abroad for approximately 27 weeks of the year, in line with the F1 calendar

·         Adhere to standards of behavior and conduct expected by Absolute Taste and their clients 

    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 both in collaboration with colleagues and taking individual initiative

·         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

·         Build and maintain strong working relationships with Cadillac F1 Team stakeholders and internal team

·         Able to communicate accurately and transparently with key internal and external stakeholders

·         Form part of the strategic team, ensuring the overarching goals of the project are achieved

·         Ability to scale up and adapt working styles between pre and post event, and on-site event requirements

·         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

·         Assisting with the sourcing and purchase of all high-quality ingredients necessary 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 food costs

Strategy

·         Work closely with the Head Chef to shape the overall F&B strategy, 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, yet sensible menus, considering local specialities and availability

·         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

·         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 to the correct standards and guidelines

·         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

·         Rotate taking responsibility for different areas of the operation with the rest of the culinary team, including team, VIP guest and driver food delivery

·         Deliver all culinary outputs consistently to the highest standard whilst adhering to strict timelines

·         Report to management when maintenance of kitchen equipment and repairs 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 and service equipment turnover

Other

·         Assist with the maintenance of packing lists for kitchen equipment for each event alongside the logistics team, including ordering supplies and equipment

·         Support with the continuous improvement and implementation of processes to ensure the smooth running of each event

Who We Are Looking For

·         Extensive experience as a Sous Chef, preferably in a high-end restaurant or hotel, or event catering

·         Strong leadership with the ability to manage a diverse kitchen team

·         Knowledge of a variety of international cuisines and cooking techniques

·         Organised, punctual, motivated and with varied communication skills

·         Conversant with all food safety standards and experience working in compliance with all HACCP regulations

Requirements

·         The role requires travel and work abroad for approximately 27 weeks of the year, in line with the F1 calendar

·         Adhere to standards of behavior and conduct expected by Absolute Taste and their clients