Job Title: Chef De Partie
Department: Kitchen
Reporting To: Head Chef
Primary Job Purpose:
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our busy kitchen for a Chef de Partie. We are looking for an experienced chef to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach to work and be committed to promoting a positive work environment, working collaboratively with their fellow kitchen brigade and front of house team to ensure the highest levels of guest satisfaction.
About The Role
Roles and Responsibilities:
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To undertake duties as set you by the Head Chef or Management.
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To actively be an integral part of the Kitchen team.
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To operate and participate in the efficient smooth running of the Kitchen.
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To prepare, cook and present for service any meals required to the standards set by the Head Chef and management.
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Work and co-operate with Senior Chefs to ensure that any foods being served to our customers is to the laid down standards.
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Keep an overall check on the accuracy of standards of all food deliveries.
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To ensure that all statutory elements of health and hygiene are adhered to and maintain the premises in a safe and healthy condition and to a high standard.
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To comply with the safe storage and control of any potentially harmful materials and chemicals used within the department and ensure that such materials are appropriately marked and signposted.
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To be responsible for all aspects of the departments risk management, including ensuring all necessary risk assessments are completed and the necessary checks and cleaning are completed to meet all audit requirements in the absence of the Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
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To be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all kitchen equipment.
To be aware of and adhere to applicable hotel rules, regulations, legislation and procedures, national legislation (Health and Safety, COSHH, Data Protection).
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To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the hotel.
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To be responsible for your own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate.
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To undertake other duties appropriate to the post as required.
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Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your section
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Assisting other Chefs
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Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
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Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
This job description is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to carry out other reasonable tasks as specified by their manager.
Key Skills
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Demonstrable culinary experience in similar role
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Good organisation skills and attention to detail.
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Ambitious to learn, grow and develop
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Passion for new ideas, with the ability to provide inspiration to new members of the team
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Great attention to detail with a high level of reliability
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Flexible schedule required
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Confident and approachable
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Ability to work well as a team or on a sole basis
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Able to handle pressure calmly and professionally
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NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
All staff Key Performance Measures
Our values underpin everything we do here at LQ Resorts and staff should ensure that these are at the fore front of what they do, day to day.
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To focus on the guest experience at all times and continually strive to delight time after time
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To see each guest as part of a long-term relationship not a onetime event
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To create a team that is enthusiastic, consistent and committed in the workplace that encourages an open honest and supportive culture, by working together to create excellence.
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To create an organisation with high integrity, that recognises potential and success, that both guests and employees want to be part of and associated with
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To encourage our team to contribute to excellent working conditions for all
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To gain a reputation for delivering financial performance and being consumed and enthralled about business.
Benefits
LQ Resorts will offer you a fantastic working environment with plenty of opportunity to make a difference each day. In addition, you will receive:
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Discounts across the resort, including family and friends
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Free onsite parking
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Progression and career development opportunities.
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Pension Scheme
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Free staff meals
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Free gym membership
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Access to wellness programmes
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Share of Resort’s service charges on monthly basis
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Extra days holiday after 2 years
Skills required
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Ability to work to deadlines
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Able to deliver High standards of presentation, organisation and cleanliness
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Good time management and organisation skills
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Good communication skills
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Reliable and able to work under pressure.
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Able to follow instruction, with problem solving skills
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Flexible approach to work
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Possess strong management skills
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Strong Leadership
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Able to work within financial budgets for menu ingredients
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Thrives on routine daily tasks
Attitude
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Polite and friendly
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Positive can-do attitude
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Respectful
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Team player
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Confident and approachable
Required Criteria
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NVQ Level 2 or equivalent catering qualification.
- Up to date Allergen Training
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Understanding of food safety practices
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Demonstrable culinary experience in a similar role
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Level 2 Food safety qualification
Desired Criteria
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Willingness to undertake further training
- Level 3 Food safety qualification
- English GCSE grade 4/C or above
- Maths GCSE grade 4/C or above
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Knowledge of hotels industry
Knowledge of commercial kitchen routines
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Skills Needed
About The Company
About Us
Langstone Quays Resort sits on the beautiful and historic Chichester harbour, on the northern tip of Hayling Island in the heart of the Hampshire coastline.
Langstone Quays has been lovingly and thoughtfully refurbished, creating a unique blend of amazing experiences throughout across unrivalled hotel, restaurant, leisure, meeting and event spaces
Lion Quays Resort sits on the beautiful and historic Oswestry waterways, on the banks of the Llangollen Canal in the heart of the Shropshire countryside.
Lion Quays has been lovingly and painstakingly built from the ground up, creating a unique blend of amazing experiences throughout the Resort, across unrivalled hotel, restaurant, spa, leisure, meeting and event spaces.
Ufford Park Resort is nestled in the beautiful and historic parkland, on the heritage Suffolk Coast
Ufford Park boasts elegant and modern accommodation, an award winning golf course, Suffolk’s only two-tiered driving range and new spa and club A unique blend of amazing experiences throughout the Resort, across unrivalled hotel, restaurant, spa, leisure, meeting and event spaces.
Company Culture
Why LQ Resorts ?
Our Company
LQ is a family run, collection of quality destination led Hotel Resorts.
Its family ethos, values and vision are well known to those who choose to spend their quality time with us.
LQ Resorts work incredibly hard to put the guest experience at the heart of all it does and to develop long term relationships with our guests and never seeing them as a one- time event.
A passion for hospitality is supported by the obsession with developing the very best services and facilities for our guests, delivered by an enthusiastic, enthralled team within an open, honest and supportive culture, working together to create excellence.
Our Values
To see each guest as part of a long-term relationship, not just a onetime event To focus on the guest experience at all times and continually strive to delight time after time
To create a team that is enthusiastic, consistent and committed in a workplace that encourages an open, honest supportive culture, by working together to create excellence.
To create an organise with high integrity, that recognises potential and success, that both guests and employees want to be part of and associated with.
To encourage our team to contribute to excellent working conditions
Our Employees
Are a vital part of LQ Resorts .
Supporting our team’s physical and mental health Providing free gym membership
Delivering employee recognition programmes to reward hard work and effort.
Creating an environment that supports the development of skills, knowledge, qualifications and career progression
Discounts across all Resorts, to encourage leisure time
Company Benefits
At LQ Resorts, we don’t just create vacations—we craft experiences that guests remember for a lifetime. And we want you on our team to help us make every moment count. Are you ready to turn every workday into a journey of discovery and delight? Join us at LQ Resorts, where your career is a getaway.
Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, Free parking, Competitive salary, Preferential room rates, Discount on meals purchased , Long service recognition, Free meals during shifts, Free parking or Discounted parking
Salary
£32,000.00 per year
