Job Description
Primary Job Purpose:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen. We’re looking for a professional who is dedicated to food quality and sets high standards for their output. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, or will be looking to take the next step in their career (from Junior Sous or equivalent). A flexible approach to work is a must, along with a positive can-do attitude.
About The Role
Roles and Responsibilities
* Provide excellent back up to the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef, and in their absence to provide adequate supervisory back up using you own discretion.
* To undertake duties as set you by the Head Chef or Management.
* To actively be an integral part of the Kitchen Management team in the absence together with the Senior Sous and Head Chef.
* To operate and participate in the efficient smooth running of the kitchen, to prepare, cook and present for service any meals required, to the standards set by the Head Chef and Management.
* Ensure that any foods being served to our customers is to the laid down standards.
* To order food and other associated products of the correct standards and quantity for the level of business at all times in the absence of the Senior Sous and Head Chef.
* In the absence of the Senior Sous and Head Chef be accountable for the running of the Kitchen including the preparation of all foods to the agreed standards.
* Assist Senior Sous and Head Chef to keep an overall check on the accuracy of all foods goods delivered.
* To be accountable for the health and hygiene standards within the department to current legislation
* Ensure that working areas are always kept clean
* Work on a rota basis as and when you are required to do so.
* From time to time carry out other duties in line with your supervisory role.
* Report the need for maintenance to appropriate staff
* Maintain high standard of personal appearance and hygiene including wearing and maintaining a clean uniform at all times.
* Follow all company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook including any department specific procedures such as cash handling and credit procedures.
* Be aware of and follow all Health and Safety procedures.
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
* Demonstrable culinary experience in similar role
* Minimum NVQ L2 or equivalent in professional cookery (essential)
* NVQ L3 or equivalent in professional cookery (desirable)
* Knowledge of best practices for training kitchen staff and implementing kitchen procedures
* High level of creativity and ambitious to learn, grow and develop
* Passion for new ideas, with the ability to provide inspiration to new members of the team
* Great attention to detail with a high level of reliability
* Flexible schedule required
* Confident and approachable
* Ability to work well as a team or on a sole basis
* Able to handle pressure calmly and professionally
All staff Key Performance Measures
Our values underpin everything we do here at Lion Quays and staff should ensure that these are at the fore front of what they day to day.
* To focus on the guest experience at all times and continually strive to delight time after time
* To see each guest as part of a long-term relationship not a onetime event
* 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.
* 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
* To encourage our team to contribute to excellent working conditions for all
* 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:
* Discounts across the resort, including family and friends
* Free onsite parking
* Progression and career development opportunities.
* Pension Scheme
* Free staff meals
* Free gym membership
* Access to wellness programmes
* Share of Resort’s service charges on monthly basis
* Extra days holiday after 2 years
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
Desired Criteria
* Knowledge of hotels industry
* Knowledge of Fourth Hospitality System
* Willingness to undertake further training
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Professional Cookery
* Level 3 Food Safety Certificate
* English GCSE grade 4/C or above Maths GCSE grade 4/C or above
* Thrives on routine daily tasks
Required Criteria
* Ability to work to deadlines High standards of presentation, organisation and cleanliness
* Great attention to detail
* Able to follow culinary instructions from the Head Chef
* Excellent time management and organisation skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Great Leadership skills
* Reliable and able to work under pressure.
* Able to work as a team or alone
* Able to follow instruction, with problem solving skills
* High level of creativity Flexible approach to work
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Professional Cookery
* Understanding of HACCP
* Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
* Up to date allergen training
* Experience in similar culinary role and In-depth knowledge of commercial kitchen routines and utensils
* Knowledge of how to maintain culinary utensils
* Knowledge of best practice for training kitchen staff and implementing procedures
* Polite and friendly with Positive can-do attitude
* Helpful to guests requiring assistance
* Respectful, Ambitious, Passion for new ideas
Closing DateSaturday 29th November, 2025