Job Introduction
Do you thrive under pressure, lead with passion, and bring five-star flair to every plate? This is your chance to join the world’s most exhilarating sporting spectacle — Formula 1 — as a Head Chef delivering unforgettable culinary experiences at the pinnacle of luxury hospitality!
You’ll lead a high-performing kitchen team across global race locations. From Monaco to Monza, you'll craft exceptional dishes that wow VIP guests, celebrities, and motorsport elite — all at 200mph pace!
This isn’t your typical kitchen job — it’s adrenaline-fueled, globally mobile, and creatively rewarding.
Due to a high number of applicants on our Formula1 roles we aim to review applicants within a two week period
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead kitchen teams during high-pressure service at global events
- Support menu design for elite, event-specific dining experiences
- Maintain the highest standards in taste, presentation, and hygiene
- Mentor and train junior kitchen staff for consistency and growth
- Oversee logistics, inventory, and supplier coordination
- Uphold health & safety, food storage, and HACCP regulations
- Ensure seamless kitchen-to-service coordination with front-of-house
- Innovate with new dish ideas aligned with F1 luxury standards
What You’ll Bring:
- Proven experience as Head or Sous Chef in high-end, event or F1 catering
- Fluent in English and French and/or Italian
- Leadership skills to inspire and elevate team performance
- Expertise across global cuisines and modern culinary techniques
- Cool head under pressure and exceptional multitasking skills
- Strong communication and team collaboration abilities
- Full flexibility for weekend work and international travel
- HACCP-compliant and safety-focused kitchen experience
Ready to bring world-class flavour to Formula 1? Join us at the finish line and apply now!
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
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!