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About the Role

Commis Chefs are essential to the pulse of our culinary operations—assisting across key prep stations, supporting dynamic live service counters, and mastering foundational techniques in a world-class events environment. As a member of our opening team, you will play a key role in shaping the culture, guest experience, and long-term success of one of London’s most exciting new event venues.

Responsibilities

Prepare mise en place, ingredients, and dishes in accordance with company standard operating procedures and recipe specs.
Assist with plating, hot-counter service, and live event stations, ensuring prompt and accurate food delivery.
Attend daily kitchen briefings, communicate inventory or equipment issues immediately to station leaders, and promptly relay any client feedback or dietary queries to senior chefs.
Maintain immaculate station cleanliness, follow personal grooming standards, and strictly adhere to HACCP, COSHH, and Convene food safety regulations.
Maintain correct FIFO stock rotation within walk-ins and dry stores, ensure secure storage of goods, and accurately log daily prep wastage.
Support fellow venue team members across high-profile functions and demonstrate initiative by undertaking foundational CDP station tasks when required.

Requirements

Candidates must currently reside in the UK and be eligible to work in the UK without company sponsorship.
2+ years kitchen experience in high-volume catering, hospitality, or corporate event service is desirable.
An enthusiastic attitude, passion for culinary arts, and eagerness to learn are essential.
Working knowledge of food hygiene fundamentals and kitchen safety standards.
Strong team mentality, positive communication skills, and reliability during fast-paced service periods.
Willingness to work flexible, rotating schedules inclusive of evenings and weekends.
Physical capability to stand or walk for extended periods and safely lift, push, pull, or carry up to 25 lbs.

Skills

Culinary arts
Food hygiene fundamentals
Kitchen safety standards
Communication skills
Teamwork

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry-level
Mid-level

Education Level

Level 2 Food Safety certification preferred

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 through Cycle to Work scheme
Continuous professional and personal development support
Employee recognition and reward programs

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 to host gatherings of all kinds, ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations and beyond.
Convene Rathbone is set to open in Spring 2027 as one of the city’s most anticipated new Meetings & Events destinations.
The 54,000-square-foot venue at One Rathbone Square will combine Convene’s signature hospitality with industry-leading production capabilities to create a new standard for experiential events.
Purpose-built for immersive experiences, the venue will support everything from high-profile conferences and brand showcases to luxury receptions and bespoke gatherings.