Were looking for a Chef de Partie to join etc.venue by Convenes prestigious culinary team. This position requires experience in high-volume environments with a focus on presentation & conference-style catering. The Chef de Partie will report directly to the Head Chef.

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

Were looking for a Chef de Partie to join etc.venue by Convenes prestigious culinary team. This position requires experience in high-volume environments with a focus on presentation & conference-style & event catering. The Chef de Partie will report directly to the Head Chef.

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

What Youll Do: 

Were looking for a Chef De Partie to join Convenes prestigious culinary team. This position requires experience in high-volume environments with a focus on presentation & conference-style catering. As a Chef De Partie, you will be responsible for assisting in the 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: 

• Minimum 3 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree of training
• Fine dining experience highly desirable
• Knowledge of caf operations is a plus
• Extensive catering, including high volume, complex food service operations experience desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge of food & catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, & presentation
• 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
• Flexible & long hours are sometimes required; rotating work schedules 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
• Operate common kitchen equipment

What Youll Do: 

Were looking for a Chef De Partie to join Convenes prestigious culinary team. This position requires experience in high-volume environments with a focus on presentation & conference-style catering. As a Chef De Partie, you will be responsible for assisting in the 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: 

• Extensive catering including high volume, complex food service operations experience is desirable
• Fine dining experience highly desirable
• Knowledge of caf operations is a plus
• Extensive catering, including high volume, complex food service operations experience desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge of food & catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, & presentation
• 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
• Flexible & long hours are sometimes required; rotating work schedules 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
• Operate common kitchen equipment
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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: 

Health & Wellness

• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised eye care
• Subsidised fitness membership
• Employee Assistance Program: well-being support & personal advice programme

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, & company sick pay
• Financial Support & Benefits
• Bonus scheme
• Interest-free loan for rail season tickets & further education
• Subsidised bicycle purchase through Cycle to Work scheme

Professional Development & Recognition

• Continuous professional & personal development support
• Employee recognition & reward programs to mark achievements & milestones

Community & Impact

• Opportunities to volunteer, donate, & participate in community give-back initiatives
• 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.