Job Description
Location:
Northney Road
Job Title:
Chef
Department:
Kitchen
Reporting To:
Head Chef
Primary Job Purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chef to join our Kitchen Team. The successful applicant will assist in the preparation and production of recipes and meals, supporting the needs of the guests and clients in order to provide safety and the best guest experience. This is an ideal opportunity for someone starting out in their career as a Chef to learn your trade within a highly motivated environment
About The Role
Roles and Responsibilities:
* To deliver first class service to the staff and guests
* To make sure that the correct quantities are made with the correct items
* Be able to learn and assist in the control of all food items in storage and rotation
* To be consistent in your approach and provide quality
* To use all raw materials and ingredients effectively, to reduce waste
* Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your section
* Assisting other Chefs
* Ensuring you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
* Carry out designated duties to the best of your ability;
* Be honest and diligent in your work, showing dependability and enthusiasm for the team;
* Complete any other tasks reasonably requested by the senior chefs
* Maintain high standard of personal appearance and hygiene including wearing and maintaining a clean uniform at all times.
* 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.
Keys Skills
* Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety rules in the kitchen (desirable);
* Willingness to learn and progress within craft (essential);
* Flexible and co-operative.
* Good understanding of COSHH regulations (desirable) ;
* Food hygiene skills;
* Smart appearance.
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.
* 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 Required
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Good time management and organisation skills
* Good communication skills
* Reliable and able to work under pressure.
* Able to follow instruction,
* Flexible approach to work
* Thrives on routine daily tasks
* Problem solving
Attitude
* Polite and friendly
* Positive can-do attitude
* Respectful
* Team player
* Confident and approachable
Skills Needed
About The Company
About Us
Langstone Quays Resor
t 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
Required Criteria
* Willingness to learn and progress
Desired Criteria
* Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety practices for kitchens
* Level 2 Food safety qualification
* Up to date Allergen Training
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent catering qualification.
* Willingness to undertake further training
* Basic cooking skills
* Knowledge of hotels industry
* Knowledge of commercial kitchen routines
Closing Date
Tuesday 30th September, 2025
Contract Type
parttime
Salary
Starting from £12.21 Hourly