Head Chef

Head Chef Working Pattern: 5/7, p redominantly Monday - Friday, some flexibility is a required based on business needs including earlies, lates and on weekends 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.

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!
At Lexington, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. Thats why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Heres whats waiting for you:
Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesnt run on a 9-5 schedule.
Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
Leave for lifes important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!
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. xwzovoh
Recruiting, training, supporting and people development to deliver an efficient, high quality service to our 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
You will be responsible for smooth running of onsite cafe/ restaurant as well as overall hospitality and 13 meeting rooms
As a Head Chef you will: Have proven experience of successfully managing a team
Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach
Legal /Law Firm background is highly desirable
Genuine interest in customer service excellence
Focused on the front line
2+ years experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step
Proven experience in mobilisation within contract catering
A strong team player, highly confident and positive
Have hospitality and events management experience
If you are interested in joining Team Lexington then please click on the apply now button and we will be in touch soon!