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Chef Manager

Lexington Catering

London

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GBP 35,000 - 50,000

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Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Chef Manager in London to take charge of team management, ensuring high-quality service delivery. The role involves recruiting, training, and motivating staff while managing operational budgets. With flexible working options and generous benefits, you will thrive in an inclusive and dynamic workplace focused on culinary excellence.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Holiday Allowance

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Opportunities for Career Progression

Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

Proven team leader experience.
Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
Previous experience within catering desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage teams on site and support recruitment and training.
Build internal and external relationships to ensure operational excellence.
Control and manage budgets effectively.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Team motivation

Budget management

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Vacancy Date

15/04/2025

Location Text

London M3 5JL

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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.

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
Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service
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 you’ll be doing…

As a Chef Manager you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.

Responsibilities

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

What can you bring?

In This Role

Genuine interest in customer service excellence
Focused on the front line
Proven team leader experience
Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised
Previous experience within catering desirable

Working Pattern

40 hours p/w
5 out 7 days

Why it’s great to work for us…

At Lexington, we dare to be different in our food, catering, reception services, and work culture. Our values encourage creativity, boldness, and fun, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We nurture talent, helping our people thrive and reach their potential.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone. Let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments or assistance in your application, and feel free to share your pronouns.

Join our award-winning team passionate about serving delicious food to exceptional clients in London. Visit our website to hear from our team first-hand.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitality

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