Chef de Partie

We are seeking a Chef De Partie to join our Culinary Team. Please note: candidate must currently reside in the UK and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.What You'll Do: We're looking for a Chef De Partie to join Convene's prestigious culinary team. This position requires experience in high-volume environments with a focus on presentation and conference style catering. As a Chef De Partie, you will be responsible for assisting in maintenance of budgeted food cost, ordering, menu development, sanitation and overall food quality and presentation, as well as assisting in daily ordering and inventory. Maintain full knowledge of menus, recipes, and other pertinent informationParticipate in company-wide cost savings initiativesCooperate with implementation of cooperative training programsDisplay passion for increasing knowledge of the culinary field through collaborative development and curation of menus and specialsResponsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handlingCultivate a kitchen environment conducive to learning and growth opportunity through a pattern of hands-on leadership skills inclusive of the ability to delegate and follow upWhat We Look For: Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree of trainingFine dining experience highly desirableKnowledge of café operations is a plusExtensive catering including high volume, complex foodservice operations experience desirableComprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentationMust be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities inclusive of following up with front of house teamsLeading pre-shifts and recurring property leadership meetingsFlexible and long hours are sometimes required; rotating work schedules that may include nights and weekendsMove, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistanceReach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stoopingStand, sit, or walk for an extended period of timeOperate common kitchen equipmentWho We Are:Convene is a premium hospitality company that designs and operates meeting, event, flexible office, and membership spaces. With a network of 38 locations across nine cities in the U.S. and UK, Convene thoughtfully combines beautiful yet intuitive design, fully-integrated technology services, and a warm and welcoming environment to create a turnkey solution for extraordinary meeting and work experiences. Founded in 2009 with the goal of bringing hospitality and lifestyle into traditional commercial real estate assets, Convene partners with the industry's top landlords to deliver increased value to their assets and premium experiences to their tenants. The company counts Hudson's Bay Company, Ares, and RXR Realty among its investors and has been named one of America's 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes and a Best Workplace by Inc. magazine, Fortune magazine, and Built In. Learn more at https://convene.com/ We're Here For You: At Convene, you'll receive:Generous paid time off, including an extra day off for your birthdayParticipation in our pension scheme with contributions from ConveneProfessional development supportWellness subsidy to support your wellbeingSavings on bikes and equipment through Convene's Cycle to Work programmeA chance to be part of a dynamic, growing teamThe opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you doConvene is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.