Head Chef

Salary - up to £40,000 per annum

Shift Pattern & Working Hours - 40 hours, Monday to Friday (flexibility expected depending on business needs)

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.

We are looking to hire a brilliant Head Chef to work with us.

Head Chef Benefits

As part of your package, we are offering a salary up to £40,000 per annum. The role comes with:

  • 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 & therapy 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 – saving you 25-40% on bikes
  • 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
  • And since the community is at the heart of everything we do - we offer 2 days paid leave for charity work

*pro rata, incl. bank holidays

The experience and knowledge we are looking for from our future Head Chef include experience in producing a high volume, yet creative and fresh, food offering, up to date with current food trends and dining scene, effective communicator: verbal, and non-verbal, team work, team builder, persuasive and flexible, management skills - leadership, delegation, achievement orientated, motivated, staff development focus, analysis and problem solving, planning & organising, decisiveness & judgement.

You'll also:

  • Maintain and achieve the catering budgets and standards set out by Lexington in conjunction with the Group General Manager, Unit Manager and the Executive Chef Director.
  • Establish and maintain health and safety and hygiene and hygiene procedures in line with the company policy.
  • 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.
  • Enhance and improve skills and knowledge by training and development benefiting self, all staff, Lexington and our customers.
  • Ensure that team building is effective to meet site and company requirements.
  • Communicate with the team and to ensure they all understand the parameters of the business through the head chef objectives.
  • Ensure attendance of all relevant training and development courses.
  • Liaise with General Manager to ensure that all work is carried out efficiently and to the correct timescales.
  • Ensure that kitchen staff are aware of the standard required.
  • Ensure that staff are able to relate to current policies and procedures to ensure quality service and ownership of tasks.
  • Ensure that staff are committed to their job roles to provide a consistent high quality service.
  • Assist with the development of company and self to ensure continuous pro-active progression.

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. To be who you are without judgement, no matter who you are or where you’re from. Where individuality is a strength and you can be proud to be you.

If you want to be part of something special, apply for the role today.


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