Sous Chef (Monday-Friday) Live events!

The role

The Sous Chef will manage food preparation and presentation for live events and restaurant service. They will assist the Head Chef with menu planning, team management, and operational tasks.

What you will do

• Ensure prompt service of all meals to company standards
• Prepare and present food under the instruction of the Head Chef
• Assist with planning and costing of menus
• Manage and develop back of house food service team members
• Conduct weekly team meetings in the Head Chef's absence
• Prepare weekly staff rota and fill out timesheets
• Order food, beverages, and cleaning items
• Ensure waiting staff are familiar with daily menus
• Conduct quality and standards checks each morning
• Manage food and beverage expenses and stock rotation

Required qualifications

• Experience managing and developing kitchen teams
• Ability to carry out reasonable management requests including duty management shifts
• Ability to build good working relationships with all other areas of the venue team
• Ability to support the venue team including assisting with client events that may fall outside of normal working hours and weekends
• Attend any company events/training as requested by the senior management team

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised eye care
• Subsidised fitness membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• An extra day's holiday for your birthday
• 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

Before you apply

• 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.