Our catering operation delivers everything from small-scale tea and coffee service to large hospitality functions for up to 1,000 guests. Alongside a busy conference and events schedule, the business operates 52 weeks a year, seven days a week, producing more than 30,000 business lunches annually.
Key Responsibilities Administration
* Liaise with the senior chef team to plan daily kitchen activity, staffing levels, and event delivery to ensure high standards are met on time.
* Complete all HACCP documentation alongside the catering team.
* Attend weekly meetings as required.
* Ensure effective cost control across the kitchens, achieving or exceeding gross profit targets.
Operations
* Manage day-to-day food preparation and service to consistently high standards, following recipe specifications as directed by the Head Chef.
* Demonstrate a strong understanding of fast-paced QSR / pizza restaurant operations.
* Carry out additional duties or training appropriate to the level of responsibility of the role.
* Use stock efficiently, ensuring correct rotation procedures are followed.
* Support menu development and new dish creation as requested.
* Assist with monthly stock takes.
* Ensure procurement systems are kept up to date, with all deliveries and receipts accurately recorded.
* Coordinate opening and closing procedures.
* Work closely with logistics and kitchen teams to ensure safe and timely movement of food across the site.
Team Standards & Responsibilities Health & Safety
* Complete all required kitchen administration, including daily food safety and HACCP records.
* Maintain strong knowledge of allergens and communicate clearly with front-of-house teams.
* Ensure all work areas remain clean, organised, and compliant with current food safety and health & safety legislation.
* Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers regarding menu items, ingredients, availability, special requests, and allergens.
* Adhere to all hygiene, health, and safety procedures to ensure full legal compliance at all times.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and progress.
* Holds a current food hygiene certificate.
* Maintains a professional appearance, including clean chef whites, appropriate footwear, and knives.
* Confident communicator with the ability to work well within a team.
* Flexible with working hours and comfortable working under pressure in a busy environment.
* Full, clean UK driving licence.
* General IT competence.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead by example.
* High culinary standards with awareness of current food and industry trends.
* Good commercial awareness, including cost control and financial targets.
* Previous experience withina QSR or pizza-focused restaurant environment is essential.
Safeguarding
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. All team members are expected to share this commitment. Background and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be completed before employment.
About the Venue
This is a unique, large-scale destination venue hosting major events, conferences, hospitality experiences, and leisure activities throughout the year. Known for delivering high-quality guest experiences both on and off track, the venue offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities to develop within a diverse