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About the Role

CHG is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team, focusing on creating unforgettable culinary experiences. This role is crucial in driving the kitchen's success and ensuring exceptional dishes that leave clients and guests satisfied. The position typically operates on a Monday-Friday schedule with a 40-hour contract and includes a closure during Christmas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt service of all meals and services to company standards and delegate satisfaction.
• Prepare and present food for the restaurant under the Head Chef's instruction.
• Assist the Head Chef with menu planning and costing.
• Ensure food preparation and presentation methods comply with catering standards.
• Prepare and assist at special functions, potentially outside normal working hours.
• Assist the Head Chef in managing the back-of-house food service team, including training and development.
• Conduct weekly team meetings in the Head Chef's absence to discuss operations and staffing.
• Manage team performance issues and take appropriate action in consultation with the General Manager.
• Prepare weekly staff rotas and complete timesheets.
• Ensure high standards of appearance within the catering department.
• Order necessary food and beverages for the department's smooth operation.
• Liaise with the facilities supervisor to order disposable and cleaning items.
• Ensure waiting staff are familiar with daily menus and conduct pre-service debriefs, monitoring portion control.
• Respond promptly to client requests and comments, reporting them to Senior Management.
• Serve on hot counters to meet catering standards, booking schedules, and client requirements.
• Liaise with the events team to determine forthcoming events, numbers, and specific catering requirements.
• Conduct daily quality and standards checks in the catering area.
• Maintain presence in restaurant areas to ensure catering standards and client requirements are met.
• Ensure a high level of service from the food service team at all times.
• Understand the venue budget, forecast, and business plans, providing input for the catering department.
• Work with the Head Chef to manage food and beverage expenses within budget.
• Administer invoices and input information onto the food & non-food purchase record sheet in the Head Chef's absence.
• Implement effective stock rotation and reconciliation within the department.
• Maintain adequate stock levels to support departmental and venue needs.
• Provide monthly stock and purchasing information to the General Manager in the Head Chef's absence.
• Control the staff budget for temporary staff and ensure overtime pre-authorization in the Head Chef's absence.

Requirements

• Must currently reside in the UK.
• Must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Experience managing and developing kitchen teams.
• Ability to carry out reasonable management requests, including duty management shifts.
• Ability to build good working relationships with all other areas of the venue team.
• Willingness to support the venue team, including assisting with client events outside normal hours and weekends.
• Attend company events/training as requested by senior management.

Skills

• Menu planning
• Menu costing
• Food preparation
• Food presentation
• Team management
• Training and development
• Performance management
• Staff scheduling
• Stock rotation
• Budget management
• Client relations
• Event support

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full-time
• 40 hour contract
• Monday-Friday

Experience Level

• Sous Chef experience
• Management experience

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised eye care
• Subsidised fitness membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Bonus scheme
• Interest-free loan for rail season tickets
• Interest-free loan for further education
• Subsidised bicycle purchase
• Continuous professional and personal development support
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community initiatives

About the Company

• Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together.
• The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations for gatherings of all kinds, from corporate meetings to brand activations.
• CHG is passionate about bringing people together in person and extends this passion to its employees.
• CHG is interested in individuals who want to create inspiring moments of connection.

Equal Opportunity

• Convene is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.