Sous Chef - Live Events & Meetings Lead

Convene; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private medical insurance

Subsidised eye care

Subsidised fitness membership

Employee Assistance Program

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Rail season ticket loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Convene in Manchester is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations on a Monday–Friday, 40-hour contract. You will work under the Head Chef to ensure timely service, plating standards, and menu costings for corporate events and functions.

Join a team focused on high-quality catering, staff development, and strong collaboration across departments. You'll contribute to memorable events while enjoying included benefits and a schedule that supports work-life balance.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Ensure prompt service of all meals and services to standard.
• Under Head Chef, prepare & present food for service periods.
• Assist Head Chef with menu planning and costing.
• Manage back-of-house team and weekly rota; ensure standards.
• Liaise with events team to plan forthcoming weeks’ catering needs.

Conocimientos

Kitchen leadership

Duty management

Team collaboration

Event support

Staff development

Descripción del empleo

Convene in Manchester is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations on a Monday–Friday, 40-hour contract. You will work under the Head Chef to ensure timely service, plating standards, and menu costings for corporate events and functions.

Join a team focused on high-quality catering, staff development, and strong collaboration across departments. You'll contribute to memorable events while enjoying included benefits and a schedule that supports work-life balance.