Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $44,600.00 - $60,300.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
company events
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
Convene is a renowned hospitality brand known for providing exceptional meeting, event, and workplace experiences with a focus on high-quality food and beverage services. Operating in prime locations such as the Prospero House in London SE1 1GA, Convene has established itself as a leader in the events and catering industry, offering tailored culinary experiences for both corporate and private clients. The company prides itself on its commitment to culinary excellence, impeccable service standards, and a dynamic work environment where team members can grow professionally.
The role of Sous Chef at Convene’s Prospero House is a crucial position within their prestig... Show More
The role of Sous Chef at Convene’s Prospero House is a crucial position within their prestig... Show More
Job Requirements
- Currently reside in the UK
- Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship
- Previous experience in a similar Sous Chef role
- Experience with high-volume and conference catering
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Good knowledge of health and safety standards
- Competent in menu costing and food preparation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Physically capable of performing kitchen duties
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience in high-volume kitchen environments
- Experience in conference-style and presentation-focused catering
- Ability to manage kitchen teams and operations
- Knowledge of menu planning and costing
- Strong understanding of health and safety regulations including COSHH and HACCP
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good communication and client service skills
- Experience with stock management and financial control in catering
- Knowledge of food hygiene standards
Job Duties
- Ensure prompt service of all meals and services at required times to company standards and delegate satisfaction
- Under instruction of head chef, prepare and present food for restaurant consumption and be available during service periods
- Assist the chef with menu planning and costing
- Ensure preparation and presentation methods comply with catering standards
- Prepare and assist at special functions outside normal hours
- Assist in recruiting kitchen team members
- Manage back of house food service team daily, implementing training and development
- Conduct weekly team meetings in head chef absence
- Handle performance management issues and take action with general manager consultation
- Prepare weekly staff rota and timesheets in head chef absence
- Maintain high appearance standards in catering department
- Order food and beverages for smooth daily running in head chef absence
- Liaise with facilities supervisor for disposables and cleaning items
- Brief waiting staff on daily menu and monitor portion control
- Respond promptly to client requests and report to head chef
- Serve on hot counters ensuring catering standards during service
- Liaise with events team regarding upcoming events and requirements
- Conduct quality and standards checks in catering area
- Ensure high service level from food service team
- Familiarize with venue budget and assist in catering department business planning
- Administer invoices and purchase records
- Work with front of house for stock rotation and reconciliation
- Maintain adequate stock levels
- Provide monthly stock and purchasing info to general manager
- Control staff budget for temporary staff and authorize overtime with general manager
- Adhere to health, safety, and fire regulations
- Maintain personal cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Wear correct dress/uniform
- Maintain kitchen and bistro hygiene and safety
- Secure stores and areas of potential loss and report losses
- Ensure COSSH and HACCP compliance
- Assist in writing and implementing risk assessments
- Perform regular maintenance checks and report issues
- Attend bi-monthly food meetings
- Carry out management requests including duty shifts
- Build good relations with venue staff
- Support client events outside normal hours
- Attend company events and training as requested
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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