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About the Role

Convene is seeking passionate culinary professionals to create unforgettable event catering experiences. Our chefs are key to delivering exceptional dishes that leave a lasting impression on clients and guests. We foster a challenging, fun, and rewarding work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute all event catering, including food and beverage.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of menus, recipes, and specifications.
• Participate in company-wide cost-saving initiatives.
• Cooperate with the implementation of cooperative training programs.
• Demonstrate passion for culinary knowledge through menu development and specials.
• Ensure constant sanitation, kitchen organization, food handling, and cleanliness.
• Cultivate a kitchen environment conducive to learning and growth through hands-on leadership, delegation, and follow-up.
• Lead pre-shift and recurring property leadership meetings.

Requirements

• Experience in kitchen/back-of-house operations is desirable.
• High-volume catering and complex food service operations experience is desirable.
• Fine dining experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of café operations is a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs and activities, including following up with front-of-house teams.
• Flexibility for occasional long hours, with rotating schedules that may include nights and weekends.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to operate common kitchen equipment.

Skills

• Culinary skills
• Menu development
• Food preparation
• Kitchen organization
• Sanitation
• Food handling
• Leadership
• Delegation
• Client relations

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time
• Contract

Experience Level

• Entry-level
• Mid-level

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised eye care
• Wellness allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Bonus scheme
• Interest-free loan for rail season tickets & further education
• Subsidised bicycle purchase
• Continuous professional and personal development support
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back 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.
• We are passionate about bringing people together in person and extending that passion to our employees.