Café - Chef de Partie

Lexington-Catering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible hours

Holiday entitlement

Career development

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Lexington is seeking a Chef de Partie to support, organise, mentor and train members of the kitchen team in line with company procedures. You will ensure food preparation and control meets COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations, maintain stocks, and uphold high standards of cleanliness.

Working pattern is 40 hours per week. We offer brilliant perks including free meals, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and career development.

Qualifications

• Possess a passion for food.
• Focused on the front line.
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Team player.
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support, organise, mentor and train kitchen team members in line with company procedures.
• Ensure food preparation and control meets COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations and report incidents.
• Support the manager in maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget.
• Maintain up-to-date product and menu knowledge and ensure high standards of preparation and presentation.

Skills

Food passion

Front line

Customer service

Team player

Kitchen experience

Job description

Posted Thursday 13 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Thursday 10 September 2026 at 23:59

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.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Chef de Partie you will support, organise, mentor and train members of the kitchen team in line with company procedures.

• Ensure food preparation and control meets requirements in respect of COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported
• Support the manager in maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
• Maintaining up to date product and menu knowledge, and maintaining a high standard of food preparation and presentation, ensuring portion and quality control
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness of all areas in the kitchen and of equipment

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week

What can you bring?

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen

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.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with!No need for legal names at this stage.

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? Toenrich 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.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! 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!