Events and Hospitality Sous Chef - Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - Absolute Taste

Description

Absolute Taste is a leading event catering company dedicated to the provision of high-end catering services to Formula 1, Private Jet Aviation, performance sports, high-end Domestic & International Events along with a strong presence in catering venues within retail.

Support the Head Chef with all off-track administration, including writing and costing of all menus in accordance with food budgets.

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

Form part of and integrate with the team delivering all culinary operational aspects of the event whilst striving for great food and service.

Assisting with the sourcing and purchase of all ingredients and food 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 POs, receipts collection and submitting supplier invoices to finance.
Maintain a good knowledge of global seasonal ingredients and food costs.
Adapting to local food trends in each location,
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 teams identity to include but not limited to the overall look and feel and the specific food offering and design.

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.

Report to management when maintenance of kitchen equipment and repairs are required.
Accurately monitor all stock levels and waste management reporting.

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.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.