Chef De Partie, Live Events

The role

You will prepare and execute event catering for food and beverage. You will maintain menu knowledge, participate in cost savings, and manage kitchen sanitation and organization.

What you will do

• Prepare and execute all event catering relative to both food and beverage
• Maintain full knowledge of menus, recipes, and other specification 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 and curation of menus and specials
• Responsible for constant sanitation, kitchen organisation, food handling and cleanliness
• Cultivate a kitchen environment conducive to learning and growth opportunity through hands-on leadership skills

Required qualifications

• Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities inclusive of following up with front of house teams
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time
• Ability to operate common kitchen equipment

Nice to have

• Experience in working in kitchen/back of house operations
• 2+ years experience in high volume catering
• Complex food service operations experience

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised eye care
• Wellness allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Bonus scheme
• Interest-free loan for rail season tickets & further education
• Subsidised bicycle purchase through Cycle to Work scheme
• Continuous professional and personal development support
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives

Before you apply

• Candidates must currently reside in the UK
• Must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship

About the company

Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations.