Head Chef- Monday- Friday

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Convene is seeking an experienced Head Chef to launch and lead the UK culinary program for events in London. Reporting to the Venue Manager, this Monday to Friday daytime role offers work-life balance with Christmas off. You’ll manage food costs, menu development, food safety, inventory and vendor partnerships while overseeing hiring, training, scheduling and maintenance. Partner with the US operations team to establish Convene’s UK presence and lead a hands-on coaching kitchen. Ideal candidates have high-volume cooking leadership, solid cost controls, sanitation discipline and tech proficiency. To apply, tailor your CV to show launch impact, cost savings and client outcomes; highlight collaboration with operations and sustainability.

Head Chef- Meetings & Events 

We are seeking an experience people focused Head Chef to join our fantastic team at Convene Hospitality Group (CHG).  The Head Chef will report directly to the Venue Manager, and will be the go to for all things kitchen related, working collaboratively with the front of house operations teams. We're the new kids on the block at CHG and are looking for those leaders who really know their stuff and care about food, people and experience, forget the old school approach we're thinking 2026 and beyond. In the world of corporate events, we are well planned in advance giving seemless time to plan and organise, not something you get in an every day Head Chef position, that combined with a true sense of work/life balance and here at CHG you can expect to work balanced hours whilst being flexible. Majority of our events take place Monday-Friday throughout the daytime... sounds too good to be true right!? Well you can expect Christmas off to spend time with your friends & family as our properties are closed.

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The Day job:

Our Head Chefs require experience in high volume environments with a focus on presentation and event style catering. As the opening Head Chef, you will be responsible for maintenance of budgeted food cost, ordering, menu development, food safety management system development, and inventory. 

• Launch Convene’s culinary program in the UK, including development of menus, integrating local and seasonal elements, and setting up vendor and purchasing partnerships.
• Maintain high health and safety standards, including cleaning, kitchen maintenance, pest control, waste management protocols, and all related team training.
• Partner with the US-based Operations team to develop Convene’s culinary presence in the UK. 
• Act as a hands on and enthusiastic coach-centric leader for the culinary team.  Act in partnership with the operations team to deliver a best-in-class client experience.
• Oversee all aspects of the kitchen including hiring and training, safety & sanitation, adherence to local regulations, equipment maintenance, and incorporation of sustainability best practices.
• Oversee labor management and scheduling for your team, including departmental payroll.
• Develop a strong working relationship with building management.

What we look for:

• Proven experience hiring and leading culinary teams 
• High end and high volume event experience
• Hand-on chef experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers, including Outlook, G-suite, etc.
• Flexibility and willingness to ensure a successful property launch and ongoing operation

Who We Are:

Convene is a premium work experience company that includes a network of 25+ meeting, event, and office locations, and Virtual and Hybrid Meetings products. We’re creating premium, hospitality-driven, and tech-enabled meeting and event experiences through our proprietary technology platform and network of premium workplaces. Join us at the forefront of improving how people meet and work.

We’re Here For You: 

At Convene, you’ll receive:

• Excellent health coverage for you and your family 
• Professional development support 
• Access to healthy meals and snacks at work 

Convene 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.

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