Sodexo Live!is delighted to be recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our esteemed culinary team at Ascot Racecourse, to support and enhance our fine dining experience.Supporting the Head Chefs, you will assist in the delivery of the culinary elements of our business including food production for Royal Ascot, Raceday’s, Off-site Events, Client Tastings and Chef Briefings.As part of the culinary team, you will be accountable for Food Safety compliance and delivering against our agreed operational standards.You will demonstrate a good knowledge of current food trends and use our food philosophy to bring innovation into the food offers in the business.Ascot Racecourse is a destination for over 500,000 guests each year where passion, elegance, and celebration converge, and it is our team of behind-the-scenes heroes that bring every intricate detail to life.As one of the world's leading racecourses, Ascot is renowned for its rich heritage spanning over 300 years. But we are not bound by the past; we're driven by the pursuit of excellence in everything we do.From hosting our flagship event, Royal Ascot, to pioneering sustainable practices, we are committed to building a Global lifestyle brand, wrapped around the world class horse racing we run.At Ascot we believe in preserving the beauty of our surroundings and minimising our ecological footprint.From eco-friendly initiatives to community engagement programs, we strive to make a positive impact on both the environment and the lives of those around us.To deliver the optimum service to a venue that is like no other and exceed our client’s vision and expectations, you will use your skills to provide culinary offerings that contribute to the overall guest satisfaction, providing an elegant, original and uplifting experience for all guests.We’re experience makers and food fanatics. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive. Because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more. Be part of something greater.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver culinary projects across all areas of the business in the agreed timescale in conjunction with the Head ChefsTo ensure all tasting dishes etc are photographed to enable us to build Standard Operating Procedures, and achieve consistency in event deliveryTo be part of the menu design process and support innovation that drives positive PR, positive client feedback, increased revenue or helps to attract new businessTo articulate the service offers for each event - the food element, the equipment, the flow and the customer experienceTo cost each menu and always work within the financial parameters of the businessTo represent the culinary team and operationally support at client tastings and be able to speak passionately about each dishTo be highly organised in kitchen management.The role is varied based on events and racedays, but will include main production, to heading up restaurants and give opportunities to work at off-site eventsTo ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customers’ special dietary requirements and in line with allergen legislationTo follow Sodexo live and Ascot waste streaming and recycling policies and objectivesManage the ordering process for all areas of the business that you are responsible for, to ensure that it meets specifications, agreed budget for the event and minimises wastage through accurate production and deliveryTo support, and work in conjunction with, the event managers both at the CPU and on location,to build positive, mutually beneficial relationships within the businessTHE IDEAL CANDIDATEYou will be an exceptional Sous Chef with extensive menu development expertise and previous experience of working in both of large and fine dining establishments. You will be passionate about the catering industry and have excellent knowledge of current trends.You will also have a strong understanding of the financial elements of the role and possess good supervisory skills, as the need will arise to manage casual staff during peak periods.Above all, you will have the skills and the ability to deliver the quality of service that will contribute to the overall guest experience.You will also have:NVQ 2 or equivalent in food productionA minimum of two years gained in an Event or Fine dining environment, at Chef de Partie or aboveLevel 3 Food Safety in CateringExcellent communication skillsand the ability to present to colleagues, peers and clientsFinancial awareness and understanding of a food profit and loss account and the ability to articulate how to control food cost and generate a positive food marginExcellent organisational and planning skillsExperience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel , Powerpoint and EmailWHAT WE OFFERIn return for your commitment and expertise you will be rewarded with a salary of £38,000 to £40,000 plus access to a suite of benefits, which includes:Performance-related bonusContributory pension schemeA buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 3 days (FTE)Volunteering days via our charity partner STOP HUNGERFor more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert!We’re experience makers and food fanatics. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive. Because at Sodexo Live! We’re so much more. Be part of something greater.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job
