Chefs - All Levels

This role is exciting and varied, you’ll work events at Chester Racecourse, Bangor-on-Dee racecourse, as well as many other events such as weddings, private events, festivals, national televised awards and shows – all at prestigious venues across the region. 

What’s in it for you?  

• Flexible working – choose your hours via an app  

• Weekly pay every Friday  

• Enhanced rates of pay for all abilities! 

• Reward and recognition schemes  

• Work at prestigious events and venues! 

If successful, you will form part of our catering team at events across the region, including race days and non-race days. You will play a pivotal part in creating amazing dishes contributing to our award-winning success as the “Taste of Racecourses – 2022" title holders.  

About us:
Chester Race Company is one of the North-West’s most admired brand with an evolving portfolio including three racecourses (all of which were awarded “Gold Standard” by the Racehorse Owners Association in 2022), our own in-house gaming company ChesterBET, our catering company Horseradish, our Staffing agency Thyme People, an on-site hotel, and Commonhall St Social, a vibrant city centre pub within the group. 

The successful Chef will be responsible for:  

• Preparing food for various events on and off site to our high standards 

• Delivering events at Chester Racecourse and around Cheshire 

• Support the health and safety of all aspect of food safety adhering to guidelines in accordance with HACCP and food standards agency 

• To show alertness, vigilance, attention to detail of all work 

• Providing a high standard of service regardless of quantity of covers 

The successful Chef will have the following skills / expertise: 

• Have experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment or previous experience in large banqueting / catering service 

• Prior experience in catering of events is preferred 

• Ability to not let standards slip whilst producing large numbers of covers 

Our rates of pay (All rates are inclusive of holiday pay - the below rates are in affect from 1st April 2023)

16-17 year olds £8.97 per hour 

18+ £12.22 upto £18.00 per hour on race days (dependant on experience) 

Shift availability 

Our shifts vary! You are in control of the hours you work via our staff app.  

Join us in time to work at BOODLES MAY FESTIVAL 10th to 12th May 2023! Our biggest and best race meeting of the calendar year at Chester Racecourse it’s a fantastic event to be a part of.