We are seeking a Sous Chef to join our Culinary Team. The Sous Chef will report directly to the Executive Chef. 

What Youll Do: Were looking for a Sous Chef to join Convenes prestigious culinary team. This position requires experience in high-volume environments with a focus on presentation & conference style catering. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting in maintenance of budgeted food cost, ordering, menu development, sanitation & overall food quality & presentation, as well as assisting in daily ordering & inventory. 

• Maintain full knowledge of menus, recipes, & other pertinent information
• Participate in company-wide cost savings initiatives
• Cooperate with implementation of cooperative training programs
• Display passion for increasing knowledge of the culinary field through collaborative development & curation of menus & specials
• Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, & proper food handling
• Cultivate a kitchen environment conducive to learning & growth opportunity through a pattern of hands-on leadership skills inclusive of the ability to delegate & follow up

What We Look For: 

• A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate & required experience
• Minimum 3 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree of training
• Fine dining experience highly desirable
• Knowledge of caf operations a plus
• Extensive catering including high volume, complex foodservice operations experience desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge of food & catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, & presentation
• Must be experienced with modern technology, to include MS Office suite, Outlook, & a variety of internal systems & programs that facilitate our F&B standards
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities inclusive of following up with front of house teams
• Leading pre-shifts & recurring property leadership meetings
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull & place objects weighing less than or equal to 30 pounds without assistance
• Reach overhead & below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, & stooping
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time
• Operate common kitchen equipment

Who We Are:

Convene is a premium work experience company that includes a network of 25+ meeting, event, & office locations, & Virtual & Hybrid Meetings products. Were creating premium, hospitality-driven, & tech-enabled meeting & event experiences through our proprietary technology platform & network of premium workplaces. Join us at the forefront of improving how people meet & work.

Were Here For You: 

At Convene, youll receive:

• Excellent health coverage for you & your family 
• Medical & insurance navigation support through Eden Health
• Generous paid time off, including an extra day off for your birthday 
• 401K plan with company matching
• Professional development support 
• Access to healthy meals & snacks at work (when in the office) 
• A chance to be part of a dynamic, growing team 
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team & the business in the work that you do 

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