- Oversee the production from our base kitchen and ensure all food is ready for dispatch on time and coordinate with the delivery team. You will manage a team of 5 in the kitchen.
- Maintain and achieve the catering budgets and standards set out by Lexington.
- Responsible for using company systems for menu writing and food management – star chef
- Ensure that staff are able to relate to current policies and procedures to ensure quality service and ownership of tasks
- Establish and maintain health and safety and hygiene and hygiene procedures in line with the company policy.
- Set an example to and monitor the performance of all kitchen staff.
- Conduct the purchase, receiving, storage and stock controls of all lines demonstrating kitchen due-diligence.
- Show financial management through correct costing, stock taking and menu planning benefiting both Lexington and our customers.
- Recruit, support, train, coach and manage all kitchen staff and set an example for delivering an efficient quality and financially beneficial service for both Lexington and our customers. Working Pattern : 40 Hours, Mon- Fri Skills and Experience
Production Head Chef - London, United Kingdom - Elior
Description
Working Environment
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.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a high-end Production Head Chef role, working in one of our base kitchens and producing food for three of our key contract clients and event clients, using only fresh seasonal produce and supplied by London's best supplier's.
Duties
The role will require very strong leadership, organisation and planning skills to ensure all departments are working together efficiently and with good communication and teamwork skills. Experience in previous central production kitchen desirable but not essential. Strong Ability to adapt and problem solving is key to the position.
Benefits As part of your package, we are offering a salary up to £40,000 per annum
This role comes with an Employee Assistance Programme, a great cycle to work scheme, Health insurance, workplace pension, life Assurance (x2), 33 days holiday – pro-rata (including Bank Holidays) increasing to 31 days after 2 years' service, great benefits for you and your family and day off for your birthday