Working Environment
Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers.
To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.
Job Description
To organise and provide high end hospitality for fine dining, events, hospitality cafe food and catering services, at a busy site to Company and Client standards.
As Hospitality Head chef you'll be responsible for;
- Maintain and achieve the catering budgets and standards set out by Lexington in conjunction with the General Manager the Executive Chef Director.
- Establish and maintain health & safety and food safety procedures in line with the company policy.
- To oversee all food production over all areas of the Savills operation (Margaret Street & Finsbury Circus)
- Produce and present food in conjunction with the kitchen team maximising customer appeal and exceed Lexington’s and client expectations.
- Set an example to and monitor the performance of all kitchen staff.
- Conduct the purchase, receiving, storage and stock controls of all lines demonstrating kitchen due-diligence.
- Show financial management through correct costing, stock taking and menu planning benefiting both Lexington and our customers.
- Recruit, support, train, coach and manage all kitchen staff and set an example for delivering an efficient quality and financially beneficial service for both Lexington and our customers.
Working Pattern: 40 hours, Monday- Friday
Skills and Experience
To apply for the role of
Hospitality Head Chef you will need the following essential skills and experience:
- Excellent leadership qualities
- A proactive, hands-on approach
- Catering experience with chef skills
- Contract catering is desirable
If you're a Sous Chef genuinely interested in customer service, ready for the step up to
Hospitality Head chef then we want to hear from you.
Benefits
We thank our colleagues for a job well done, that’s why we offer a wide range of benefits, including;
- A salary of £45,000 per annum, 28 days holiday*, life assurance, a workplace pension & free lunches on site
- The option to buy additional holidays - supporting your way of life
- Free access to mental health first aiders & counselling sessions – supporting you through life’s ups and downs
- Free access to the 24/7 GP service, nutritional & health experts, financial & legal support - the wellbeing of our teams is key
- A vast amount of discounts & cashback for supermarkets & retail - reducing your shopping bills
- A cycle-to-work scheme – keeping your wellbeing and our carbon footprint in mind
- Discounts for cinemas, restaurants, hotels, holidays and family days out - we want our teams to enjoy life
- A great variety of opportunities & award-winning development programmes to support your career ambitions – big enough for growth, small enough to feel connected
- 2 days paid leave for charity work - the community is at the heart of everything we do
- Pro rata, incl. bank holidays
Why it’s Great to Work for Us
Welcoming you into our warm, friendly, and genuine team from your first day, we'll make you feel part of the family. With an inclusive, collaborative, and caring culture, you will share our shared purpose of delivering outstanding customer service.
At Elior, we're innovators and extremely proud of our work around diversity, sustainability, and social value. That's why with a firm belief in a diverse workplace, 95% of our colleagues feel we cultivate a culture where people of all backgrounds are welcome and valued.
If you want to give back to the community, this may be your role. Apply today.
Our People Promise
We promise to value you like we value our customers. We want you to feel appreciated, supported and fulfilled.
We aspire to do this by:
- Offering roles to support your way of life
- Employing people who care
- Trusting you to deliver
- Thanking you for a job well done
- Letting you know what you need to know
- Listening to you
- Providing opportunities for growth and progression
- Supporting you through life’s up and downs
Any internal colleagues applying for this role, please be advised that new terms and conditions will apply.
About Us
At Elior we're enriching lives, everywhere, every day. Feeding children in schools, loved ones in hospitals and care homes, sports fans in stadiums, visitors in heritage sites and teams in the workplace.
We are a multi-award-winning global player in the hospitality sector, founded in 1991 with over 105,000 colleagues worldwide, serving over 4 million guests every day. In the UK, our dedicated team serve our customers across 1200 locations.
Because of our success and stability, we can offer you excellent career opportunities where you will be nurtured and supported to fulfil your potential. We are renowned for looking after our people, with 87% of our colleagues feeling proud to work with us, and we are committed to delivering delicious and healthy food, which is ethically sourced.
And we're committed to looking after the planet, supporting the community, cutting food waste and supporting wellbeing. We've lots to shout about with our strong and united approach in tackling many important global sustainability issues.
This role sits within our Lexington brand. We're an award-winning business and industry hospitality team, proud of our creativity and ingenuity, with a big focus on our people who are everything to us. Daringly delicious, we deliver exceptional food and service to our customers, making us one of London's most respected and fast-growing boutique catering companies.