Please note: candidate must currently reside in the UK & be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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. 

Are you looking for flexible hours? Working as a team? There are many reasons to join our amazing Company. The skills you gain & the experience you gather may well kick-start your career in hospitality/events! 

What Youll Do:

• To assist the Head Chef in the preparation, delivery & presentation of all Food & Beverage with the aim to provide the highest level of client service within budget. 

Food Preparation

• To ensure the prompt service of all meals & services at the required times to the companies standards & to the delegates satisfaction
• Under the instruction of the Head Chef, be responsible for the preparation & presentation of the food needed for consumption in the restaurant, & be available at service periods
• To ensure that the methods of preparation & presentation comply with the current recognised catering standards under the guidance of the Head Chef 
• To prepare & assist at special functions which may fall outside normal working hours

Operational & Customer Service 

• Attend daily menu briefing
• To ensure any client requests & comments are responded to promptly & reported to the head chef
• To assist the head chef with serving on hot counters to ensure that the catering standards are met & are running in accordance with the booking schedule & all clients requirements are met & exceeded

Financial 

• To work alongside the front of house team to ensure that there is effective stock rotation system within the department 
• To accurately record wastage & under the guidance of the head chef take appropriate steps to keep wastage to a minimum

Health & Safety

• To adhere to all etc venues & statutory regulations pertaining to health, safety, & fire at all times
• To ensure a standard of personal, general cleanliness & hygiene to comply with Convene and statutory regulations
• To wear the correct standard of dress or uniform at all times
• To adhere to the company & statutory regulations pertaining to the safety & hygiene operations of the kitchen & ancillary areas at all times
•  To report any defective & hazardous equipment immediately to the head chef
• To ensure that stores & other areas of potential loss are secured at all times
• To report any loss immediately to the General Manager
• To adhere to all regulations appertaining COSSH & HACCP at all times 

Other responsibilities 

• To carry out any reasonable management requests including duties normally undertaken by the Chef de Partie in his / her absence 
• To build good working relationship with all other areas of the venue team
• To support the venue team including assisting with client events that may fall outside of normal working hours & weekends 

Who We Are:

Convene is a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, & gather.  It creates hospitality-driven experiences & uniquely designed destinations across its various brands with the singular mission of fostering human-to-human connection. The Convene portfolio comprises Convene, etc.venues by Convene, & Convene Signature, offering clients multiple products including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, & building amenity centers.  With hospitality at its core, each brand & product offers on-site culinary, in-room A/V, production services, & dedicated hospitality staffing resources.As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting & event venues in the U.S. & UK, & with a growing footprint of flexible office space, the Convene portfolio has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities.

Learn more at https://convene.com/. 

Were Here For You: 

At Convene, youll receive:

• Generous paid time off, including an extra day off for your birthday
• Participation in our pension scheme with contributions from Convene
• Professional development support
• Wellness subsidy to support your wellbeing
• Savings on bikes & equipment through Convenes Cycle to Work programme
• 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.