Junior Sous Chef
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hybrid/Worldwide |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 211617 |
Summary
Sous Chef – Formula 1
£36,000 - £38,000 + travel expenses and per diems
A world-class Formula 1 team is seeking a passionate and highly skilled Sous Chef to join our elite hospitality and catering operation.
This role sits at the heart of a high-performance environment where precision, timing, and consistency matter as much as creativity. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional, performance-driven cuisine to support athletes and engineers operating at the very limit of performance. The menu will include a range of high-level pasta dishes alongside nutritionally balanced meals designed to fuel long days, sustain intense focus, and power race-winning moments!
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing high-quality Italian / pasta dishes to a consistently exceptional standard
- Maintaining authenticity while adapting to performance-focused nutritional needs
- Collaborating closely with the Head Chef to plan and prepare menus well in advance, ensuring balanced and well-structured options for both guests and the team.
- Working efficiently in a fast-paced environment, supporting the team with setting up/breaking down the kitchen in each destination
- Upholding the highest standards of hygiene, organisation, and presentation
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years experience
- Fluent in Italian and English
- The ability and willingness to travel worldwide throughout the F1 season
- Strong discipline, reliability, and attention to detail
- A calm, professional approach under pressure
We ensure you\\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\\'s, Morrisons and many more
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families