We’re Here For You
At Convene, you’ll receive
Generous paid time off, including an extra day off for your birthday
Participation in our pension scheme with contributions from Convene
Professional development support
Wellness subsidy to support your wellbeing
Savings on bikes and equipment through Convene’s Cycle to Work programme
A chance to be part of a truly dynamic, growing team and business
The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do
Food Vision
Our culinary direction at Convene is anchored in six core values: Modern, Seasonal, Generous, Innovative, Sustainable, and Commercial. You will ensure our food remains highly relevant to discerning London professionals and international guests, delivering high-impact flavours and artisan quality that challenge and transcend traditional expectations of corporate event dining.
What You’ll Do
Culinary Direction & Menu Development
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.
Kitchen Operations & Quality Assurance
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.
Financial Management & Administration
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.
Team Leadership & Culture
Attract, hire, mentor, and retain a high-performing culinary team, fostering a supportive, adaptable work environment focused on daily skill development.
Conduct pre-shift meetings to brief staff on daily business, bespoke client specifications, production goals, and service details.
Ensure fair, equitable treatment of all team members and address staff issues professionally and promptly.
The First 90 Days
Immerse yourself in the venue, team, and Convene culinary vision.
Finalise the venue's culinary operational strategy and establish key daily workflows.
Conduct supplier and kitchen reviews and ensure proficiency across daily and weekly management platforms.
Support hiring and onboarding key culinary team members whilst establishing kitchen protocols.
Lead menu development, tastings, and preparation for seasonal rollouts.
Refine service workflows and embed Convene's culinary identity within the venue.
What We Look For
Education: Qualified by experience, Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts (or equivalent NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications), or recognised professional cookery qualification backed by hands-on culinary leadership.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience in high-volume, premier venues, including leading teams ranging from small kitchen crews up to 20+ staff members.
Specialised Knowledge & Attributes
High operational adaptability and a client-first mindset to accommodate tailored menus and dynamic event needs.
Proven track record leading fine-dining, farm-driven, or high-volume complex food service operations.
Extensive experience managing large-scale private events, banquets, and customised corporate hospitality programmes.
Deep understanding of UK Food Safety regulations, HACCP guidelines, Food Hygiene Standards, labour management, profit-and-loss targets, and inventory systems.
In-depth knowledge of the London food scene, market trends, and how to integrate local concepts into property offerings.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient with software tools including Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom.
Leadership Style: A visionary leader who inspires excellence, promotes a culture of continuous learning, and maintains composure in high-pressure operational environments.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Capability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
Flexibility to work long or irregular hours, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends based on operational volume and client events.
Who We Are
Convene is a premium hospitality company that designs and operates meeting, event, flexible office, and membership spaces. With a network of 38 locations across nine cities in the U.S. and UK, Convene thoughtfully combines beautiful yet intuitive design, fully-integrated technology services, and a warm and welcoming environment to create a turnkey solution for extraordinary meeting and work experiences. Founded in 2009 with the goal of bringing hospitality and lifestyle into traditional commercial real estate assets, Convene partners with the industry’s top landlords to deliver increased value to their assets and premium experiences to their tenants. The company counts Hudson’s Bay Company, Ares, and RXR Realty among its investors and has been named one of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes and a Best Workplace by Inc. magazine, Fortune magazine, and Built In. Learn more at https://convene.com/
