Chef De Partie

LQ Resorts; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

LQ Resorts is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 and experience in a similar role, ensuring high standards of food hygiene and contributing to an inspiring work environment. You will collaborate with other chefs to deliver outstanding meals while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Discounts across the resort

Free onsite parking

Progression and career development opportunities

Pension Scheme

Free staff meals

Free gym membership

Access to wellness programmes

Share of service charges on monthly basis

Extra days holiday after 2 years

Qualifications

• Demonstrable culinary experience in a similar role.
• Good organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals to high standards set by the Head Chef.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain health and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary experience

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle pressure

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Level 3 Food safety qualification

Job description

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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:

To undertake duties as set you by the Head Chef or Management.

To actively be an integral part of the Kitchen team.

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.

Work and co-operate with Senior Chefs to ensure that any foods being served to our customers is to the laid down standards.

Keep an overall check on the accuracy of standards of all food deliveries.

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.

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.

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.

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).

To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the hotel.

To be responsible for your own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate.

To undertake other duties appropriate to the post as required.

Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your section

Assisting other Chefs

Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety

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

Demonstrable culinary experience in similar role

Good organisation skills and attention to detail.

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

Confident and approachable

Ability to work well as a team or on a sole basis

Able to handle pressure calmly and professionally

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.

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.

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

Able to deliver High standards of presentation, organisation and cleanliness

Good time management and organisation skills

Reliable and able to work under pressure.

Able to follow instruction, with problem solving skills

Flexible approach to work

Possess strong management skills

Able to work within financial budgets for menu ingredients

Thrives on routine daily tasks

Polite and friendly

Respectful

Team player

Confident and approachable

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

• Willingness to undertake further training
• Level 3 Food safety qualification
• English GCSE grade 4/C or above
• Maths GCSE grade 4/C or above
• Knowledge of hotels industry
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen routines

Required Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent catering qualification.
• Understanding of food safety practices
• Demonstrable culinary experience in a similar role