Executive Chef | Premier Corporate Events Kitchen

convene; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off, including an e

Participation in our pension scheme

Professional development support

Wellness subsidy to support your welll

Savings on bikes and equipment through

A chance to be part of a truly dynamic

The opportunity to have a significant

Job summary

Convene seeks an Executive Chef to lead our culinary strategy and kitchen operations at 155 Bishopsgate, London. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will oversee the full culinary offering across corporate, conference, and private event spaces.

This role requires aligning with our six core values while delivering high-impact flavours and artisan quality for discerning professionals and international guests.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute our culinary vision, menu design, and overall culinary identity, incorporating dynamic food trends, fine-dining precision, and seasonal/artisan sourcing.
• Deliver tailored, bespoke culinary experiences by maintaining a high degree of flexibility and responsiveness to diverse client requests, custom event requirements, and guest preferences.
• Establish and manage direct supplier relationships to secure the best produce, pricing, and product knowledge.
• Oversee end-to-end food production for all onsite outlets, high-profile conferences, and multi-million-pound private events.
• Drive innovation by staying ahead of global culinary trends, ensuring Convene remains at the forefront of the London dining scene.
• Review Programme Event Orders (PEOs), mapping out preparation workflows and delegating station assignments to ensure high-volume, customised execution across all spaces.
• Align culinary programming with venue brand pillars, member expectations, and London's competitive dining landscape.
• Manage all day-to-day culinary operations across the venue, ensuring food quality, presentation, and service consistency meet elevated Convene standards. Working closely with the Head Chef, develop the team to ensure robust operational coverage.
• Supervise daily setup, anticipate business volume, and dynamically adjust work schedules, staffing levels, and station preparation accordingly.
• Maintain strict sanitation, food handling, food safety, and organisation standards to keep the kitchen in continuous "tour-ready" condition.
• Direct the purchasing, receiving, proper storage, and inventory control of all food items, kitchen supplies, and equipment to minimise waste and ensure peak readiness.
• Oversee the maintenance, servicing, and care of all kitchen equipment.
• Own food cost, labour cost, and overall kitchen operating expenses, maintaining disciplined, data-driven targets.
• Conduct weekly and monthly financial and stock audits to evaluate food costs, operational efficiency, and overall profitability.
• Actively participate in client satisfaction initiatives and guest feedback programmes, adapting operations to continuously elevate the client experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Team leadership

Job description

Convene seeks an Executive Chef to lead our culinary strategy and kitchen operations at 155 Bishopsgate, London. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will oversee the full culinary offering across corporate, conference, and private event spaces.

This role requires aligning with our six core values while delivering high-impact flavours and artisan quality for discerning professionals and international guests.