Convene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer & we believe that diverse teams are the best teams. We live our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork) & strive to create an inclusive & equitable workplace where everyone can be their true selves, where we all show up for each other. In line with our goal to be 1% better every day, we are committed to listening, learning, growing & improving. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities & perspectives to join us on this journey.

Convene is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at one of our NYC locations. We are looking for a candidate who exemplifies a passion for Culinary, Hospitality, & is a proponent of educating a team & cultivating a positive & inclusive employee culture. In this role, the Executive Chef will partner with & report directly to the General Manager.

What Youll Do:

The Executive Chef requires experience in high volume environments with a focus on presentation & conference style catering. As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible for maintenance of budgeted food cost, ordering, menu development, sanitation & HACCP guidelines, as well conducting daily ordering & inventory. 

• Maintain full knowledge of menus, recipes, & other pertinent information
• Constantly increasing knowledge of culinary & other products & services
• Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, & proper food handling
• Labor control & managing the Cashiers & staff
• Managing a caf with revolving menu
• Payroll & HRIS duties

What We Look For: 

• A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate & required experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree of training
• Experience leading culinary teams up to 15 people
• Extensive catering experience
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable
• Institutional & batch cooking experiences a plus
• Hand-on chef experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of food & catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, & presentation
• Must be experienced with computers, to include Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, & the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• Flexible & long hours sometimes required; rotating work schedule that may include nights & weekends
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull & place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
• Reach overhead & below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, & stooping
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time

Compensation: 

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature & level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, & qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Job duties & responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs & conditions.

Base Salary:

Salary Min: $85,000  Salary Max: $90,000

This role is also eligible for Convene's annual incentive performance bonus plan.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums & maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience & other relevant factors

Who We Are:

Convene is a premium hospitality company that designs & operates meeting, event, flexible office, & membership spaces. With a network of 38 locations across nine cities in the U.S. & UK, Convene thoughtfully combines beautiful yet intuitive design, fully-integrated technology services, & a warm & welcoming environment to create a turnkey solution for extraordinary meeting & work experiences. Founded in 2009 with the goal of bringing hospitality & lifestyle into traditional commercial real estate assets, Convene partners with the industrys top landlords to deliver increased value to their assets & premium experiences to their tenants. The company counts Hudsons Bay Company, Ares, & RXR Realty among its investors & has been named one of Americas 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes & a Best Workplace by magazine, Fortune magazine, & Built In.  Learn more at https://convene.com/  

Were Here For You: 

At Convene, youll receive:

• Excellent health coverage for you & your family starting day one
• Medical & insurance navigation support through Eden Health
• Flexible vacation time plus time off for your birthday
• A Holiday closure each year to allow all employees to unplug & recharge 
• 401K plan with company matching
• Professional development support 
• 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 
• A culture of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork)

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