Our Vacancies

Directorial Skills

• Manage Lexington’s Operations to ensure organisational accomplishment
• Strategic planning to meet operational and financial targets
• Prove policy compliance periodically as determined by the directors

Planning Skills

• Provide General Manager and clients with information and support in development of long term plans
• Set measurable objectives periodically for all managers, supervisors and team
• Converse with the General Manager and Client to plan and implement service layouts

Financial Skills

• Provide financial analyses of current operations and future plans
• Monitor deviations from budget and take corrective action to meet established goals

Operational Skills

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws:  business licenses, permits, health regulations, labour laws, etc
• Support the General Manager in ensuring that budgeted financial requirements are fulfilled to both the client and company satisfaction.
• Ensuring that all policies and procedural requirements of legislation, client and company are adhered to.
• Ensure that administration is maintained to the highest standards on a consistent basis by supporting the General Manager and covering in their absence
• To oversee the efficient running of the 1st floor, Training Room Suites, Partners Dining Room, onsite Events, the occasional off-site event, Staff Restaurant, Pantries and overseeing the client owned wine stores,  fostering a one-team attitude across all departments.
• Ensure that effective quality of service is provided to the standard of the client, customers and company.
• Ensure the highest standards of presentation and cleanliness of all front of house areas and equipment
• Flexibility to cover evening Functions/Events and assist with the occasional weekend Events when required
• Attend meeting with stakeholders in various department to ensure smooth running of all functions and events
• Work closely with the Management Team to deliver the overall standards and expectations of the company and Clients.

Marketing Skills

• Work with staff to develop and project Lexington’s public image
• Work with staff to create and maintain coherent Lexington image

Human Resources Skills

• Ensure development of policies that are cost-effective, equitable and legal
• Ensure orientations and on-the-job training for all staff
• Ensure timely evaluations for all staff, based on written job descriptions and performance standards
• Ensure a safe, healthy workplace for employees
• Establish channels for employee input and recognition
• Ensure planning for staff development to retain and promote qualified employees

Miscellaneous Skills

• Perform other tasks assigned by the General Manager
• Organise Management and Team meetings

Qualifications/Experience

• Ability to work independently under the general direction of the General Manager and Lexington directors
• Successful experience as a Deputy General Manager in a hospitality environment
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership ability
• Ability to handle multiple demands
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
• Supervisory experience:  hiring, training, evaluating, redundancies
• Knowledge of current trends in the natural foods industry
• Ability to interpret financial statements
• Willingness and ability to learn to meet the changing requirements of the job
• Experience leading business or organization through times of expansion and growth
• Ability to work within team setting
• Computer proficiency

Professional Requirements

• Minimum 2 year supervisory experience in a high-quality corporate or 5* hotel hospitality environment