Sous Chef

Farington Lodge

We’re proud to be part of Classic Lodges – a collection of eight characterful hotels set in some of the UK’s most captivating destinations. Each of our hotels has its own personality, but we’re united by one shared purpose. Our purpose is simple and powerful: to create meaningful experiences that connect people, places, and memory. Join a friendly team of people who work together as a team, delivering great food and service and genuine hospitality. The ideal candidate should have: 1. Steady and progessive chef career to date. 2. Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 preferred). 3. Demonstrate the required standard of food preparation and production. 4. Demonstate good knowledge of allergen food management 5. Co-operative and able to work as part of the kitchen and hotel team. 6. Passionate about food and delivering a positive customer experience.

As second chef, you will be required to run the kitchen shift, responsible for food hygiene standards on shift and deliver great food and work as part of a kitchen and hotel team.

As part of a small team, you will have sole responsability on some of the shifts, preparing and producing food, managing food safety and meeting the legislative requirements, dietary requirements,  placing food orders, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

You will be required to produce food in all areas of the menu.

 

 

Benefits that we offer

  • Generous employee discounts, including 25% off food and drink, plus friends and family discounts
  • Wellbeing support through our partnership with Hospitality Action, offering free, confidential advice and resources as well as retail discounts
  • Free uniform for Front of House team members
  • Complimentary meals on shift
  • Monthly gratuities
  • Employee of the Quarter, with a £100 award
  • Long service awards, including an invitation to the Classic Lodges Awards Ceremony
  • Complimentary use of pool and spa facilities (where available at your hotel)
  • 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 33 days
  • Learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeships, structured training, and clear career pathways

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Job Summary

  • Hotel Farington Lodge
  • Town Farington
  • County Lancashire
  • Department Kitchen
  • Hours 40 hours per week, 5 days a week, mainly straight shifts, includes evenings and weekends.
  • Contract Permanent
  • Opening Date 01/10/2026
  • Closing Date 16/10/2026
  • Reference SC/FLH/OCT26
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