Assistant Manager

Elior Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

28 days holiday

Volunteering days

Career development

Wellbeing support

Pension

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Elior UK is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead on-site teams, recruit, induct, train and support staff to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.

You will be responsible for motivating and managing the team, controlling the budget, and maintaining strong client relationships, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role follows a Monday–Friday pattern with a salary of £38,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of successfully managing a team.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Desirable catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Motivating and managing a team.
• Controlling and managing a budget.
• Accountable for 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 customers and colleagues.

Skills

Team management

Customer service

Self-motivation

Team player

Catering experience

Job description

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.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Salary: £38,000

Job ID: 8026

What you'll be serving up...

As an Assistant Manager, you will lead teams to ensure proactive management on site as well as accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting staff to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.

• Motivating and managing a team
• Controlling and managing a budget
• Accountable for 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 customers and colleagues

The ingredients you'll bring...

• Proven experience of successfully managing a team
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• A strong team player, highly confident and positive
• Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised
• Previous experience within catering desirable

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That's why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here's what's waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn't 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 life's 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!

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we're happy to help!