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Convene

Sous Chef

About Convene

At Convene, we’re changing the way the world works by transforming the way businesses work. By partnering with the largest landlords in commercial real estate, we design and service the next generation office building – one that feels more like a full-service, lifestyle hotel. Our integrated “workplace-as-a-service” platform gives building tenants and enterprise clients access to a growing network of premium meeting and event spaces, flexible workspaces, hospitality services, and curated experiences for users, all connected by Convene’s proprietary technology platform. Founded in 2009, Convene has locations in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., with plans to expand globally. The company has been named one of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes, one of America’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine, and the #11 Best Workplace in New York by Fortune Magazine.

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Role Summary
We’re hiring a Sous Chef to join Convene’s prestigious culinary team. This position requires experience in high volume environments with a focus on presentation and conference style catering. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting in maintenance of budgeted food cost, ordering, menu development, sanitation and overall food quality and presentation, as well as assisting in daily ordering and inventory.

Requirements

  • O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree of training
  • Extensive catering experience a plus
  • High volume, complex foodservice operations experience – highly desirable
  • Institutional and batch cooking experiences a plus
  • Hand-on relevant experience a must
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Must be experienced with computers, to include Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet
  • Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
  • SerySafe/NYC DOH certified – highly desirable

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain full knowledge of menus, recipes, and other pertinent information
  • Constantly increasing knowledge of culinary and other products and services
  • Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling

Physical Requirements

  • Flexible and long hours sometimes required; rotating work schedule that may include nights and weekends
  • Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
  • Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
  • Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time

 

 

Job ID: 1169933
Employment Type: Other

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