Sous Chef
Application Deadline: 31 March 2025
Department: Escapade Gallery - Kitchen
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Silverstone
Description
The Escapade Sous Chef plays a crucial role in delivering an exceptional culinary experience that matches the high-performance ethos of Silverstone. Reporting to the Head Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, leading and mentoring the team, ensuring impeccable food quality, and upholding sustainability and safety standards. This role demands a creative, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced luxury environment.
Key Responsibilities
To create and implement an industry-leading, award-winning guest experience:
1.Kitchen Operations & Leadership
Support the Head Chef in planning and executing daily menu items, ensuring consistency in quality, flavour, and presentation.
Lead by example in the kitchen, maintaining an efficient, structured, and inspiring work environment.
Collaborate with the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef to oversee smooth service operations, especially during peak hours.
Foster a culture of teamwork, training, and development, mentoring junior chefs to enhance their skills.
Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service and an elevated guest experience.
2. Culinary Excellence & Menu Development
Maintain the highest culinary standards, ensuring dishes meet our precision and performance-driven ethos.
Assist in menu development, bringing creative ideas and executing seasonal changes to align with guest preferences and market trends.
Ensure dietary requirements and allergen protocols are strictly adhered to, enhancing guest confidence in our offering.
3.Sustainability & Procurement
Champion sustainability initiatives, focusing on local sourcing, waste reduction, and environmentally responsible practices.
Assist in managing inventory, controlling food costs, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
Monitor portion control and maintain stock levels to minimise waste without compromising quality.
4. Food Safety & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations.
Train and enforce best practices among kitchen staff, ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organisation to uphold a professional and efficient work environment.
5. Performance & Innovation
Continuously seek improvements in kitchen operations, workflow, and efficiency.
Stay up to date with industry trends and new techniques to enhance the dining experience.
Deliver on key performance metrics, including guest satisfaction, food cost targets, and staff development.
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.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
» Escapade Silverstone Guests
» Escapade Silverstone Management and Staff
» Silverstone Senior Management Team
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum 2 years’ experience at a Sous Chef level in high-end restaurant, luxury hotel, or lifestyle hospitality brand.
- Experience in a 4-star or 5-star hospitality setting is preferred.
- Food Safety Level 2 and 3 training is desirable.
- A strong guest-focused mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
- Highly organised, with the ability to lead a team and work efficiently under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A good command of the English language. Additional languages are advantageous.
- Has an immaculate level of personal grooming and hygiene, exudes style and sophistication.
- Competent in using IT systems and software including Microsoft Office.
- Full clean UK driving licence.
