Head Chef - Haslemere, Surrey
We're a specialist catering company dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, and exciting food for Independent Schools. We recognize the crucial role food plays in a pupil's ability to learn, develop, and flourish. Food isn't just fuel; it's essential for creating happy, healthy, and inquisitive young minds.
Lexington is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including the Children's Barred List.
What you'll be doing...
As a Head Chef, you will proactively manage and support a catering team, as well as drive financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.
Responsibilities:
* Recruit, train, support, and develop the team to deliver efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, customers, and clients
* Maintain, order, and control food stocks within budget
* Ensure ongoing team communication, build internal and external relationships, manage reporting, and liaise with clients to enable operational excellence
* Be accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies, and duty of care to customers and colleagues
What can you bring?
In this role:
* Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach
* Genuine interest in customer service excellence
* Focus on the front line
* Catering experience essential, with chef skills
* 2+ years experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef, ready for the next step
Our way of saying thank you...
At Lexington, we strive to ensure our colleagues feel appreciated and rewarded. We offer generous rewards and benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.
* FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy delicious and healthy meals every day at work
* Flexible Working: Balance work and personal life with flexible hours
* Term Time Holidays: Benefit from flexible holiday arrangements
* Family Leave: Support for family commitments during important times
* Paid Charity Leave: Paid time off to volunteer in your community
* Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance with ongoing learning and development
* Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and wellbeing resources
* Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our schemes
* Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Discounts on entertainment, leisure, cashback offers, and our cycle-to-work scheme
Why it's great to work for us...
At Lexington, we embrace creativity, boldness, and fun in our food, catering, reception services, and work culture. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment, nurturing talent to help our people thrive and reach their potential.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need reasonable adjustments or assistance with your application, please let us know. 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 firsthand.
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