Senior Culinary Operations Manager
1 month ago
Overview
Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that specializes in delivering exceptional food and service to customers. To achieve this, we focus on attracting and retaining top talent and creating a work environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued, and fulfilled.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Culinary Operations Manager who will proactively manage and support a catering team, driving financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Recruiting, training, supporting, and people development to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK customers
- 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 customers and colleagues
Required Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach
- Genuine interest in customer service excellence
- Focused on the front line
- Catering experience essential with chef skills
- 2+ years' experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step
Benefits
At Lexington, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated and rewarded. We offer generous rewards and benefits in exchange for dedicated efforts:
- FREE On-Site Lunches: Savor delicious and healthy meals every day at work
- Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with 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: Prioritize 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 favorite 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
Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
Location: London
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