Newbury Racecourse - Sous/Lead Chefs

As part of our culinary team you will have access to our system training which will accelerate you within your Constellation career. With excellent pay, training, opportunity and perks, we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

We are seeking talented and dedicated Chef’s to join our esteemed hospitality team. If you have a passion for creating exceptional dishes and thrive in a vibrant, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes as per the menu specifications.
• Oversee a specific section of the kitchen, managing daily operations efficiently.
• Ensure consistent and exceptional presentation of food.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, providing guidance and training.
• Manage stock and inventory, ensuring minimal wastage.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef's and Exec Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations during service.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
• Culinary degree or relevant qualification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality results.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
• A passion for food and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Working Hours

This is a flexible role however please do check the below dates to see if you would be available for them prior to the interview.

Race Days

November 2025

5th and 27th-28th November

December 2025

16th and 29th December

January 2026

20th January

February 2026

13th, 25th February

March 2026

5th- 6th March

April 2026

2nd - 3rd April and 16th - 17th April

The race course is all year round, further details will be outlined to you once you have been successful.

Apply online now via our short application form (only takes 1 minute!). We will be in touch straight away and if successful you could be working as a Chef in one of our venues within a few days.