Job Description
Salary: £35,000
TERM TIME
Our way of saying thank you
At Lexington, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.
* FREE On-Site Lunches:Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
* Flexible Working:Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
* Term Time Holidays:Offering you flexibility
* Family Leave:Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
* Paid Charity Leave:Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
* Opportunities for Career Progression:Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
* Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits:Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
* Life Assurance & Pension Schemes:Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
* Exclusive Discounts & Perks:Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme
What youll be doing
As a Head Chef you will be proactively managing and supporting a catering team as well as creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.
Responsibilities:
* Recruiting, training, supporting and people development to deliver an efficient, high quality service to Elior UK, customer and client
* Maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
* Ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
* Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customer and colleagues
What can you bring?In this role:
* Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach
* Genuine interest in customer service excellence
* Focused on the front line
* Catering experience essential with chef skills
* 2+ years experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step
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