Breakfast Chef

NCH SOUTH Aps; København; On-site; DKK 257,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Designed by Nature work environment

Competitive salary + pension & health

Career advancement opportunities

SH University training & certs

Team member recognition program

Room rate discounts for you and family

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a Breakfast Chef to run a section of the kitchen, delivering high‑quality food and smooth service. You will master menus, lead a small team, and uphold strict hygiene and stock-control standards.

Experience across buffet operations in a luxury hotel, strong communication, and a cost‑conscious mindset are essential. The role demands flexibility to support a 24‑hour operation and collaboration with the wider kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Experienced working with full buffet set‑up across restaurant, bar, room service and banqueting in a hotel.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely and maintain quality standards.
• Skilled in ordering ingredients, stock control, portioning and minimizing waste.
• Strong communication, leadership and supervision of junior kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to junior staff, including training and supervision.
• Lead a small kitchen team with consistency and care, ensuring hygiene and presentation.
• Manage stock, daily orders, and rotation to minimize spoilage and waste.

Job description

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

As a Breakfast Chef you are confident running your own section in the kitchen and take pride in delivering high-quality food and smooth service. You know your menus in detail, understand the importance of stock control, and can lead a small team with consistency and care. With a strong focus on hygiene, food safety, and presentation, you bring a balance of creativity and structure to the kitchen. If you are also a cost-conscious, a strong communicator, and committed to supporting both your team and the wider goals of the kitchen – we want you on our team!

About you…

Experienced working with full buffet set‑up and working across restaurant, bar, room service, and banqueting operations within a hotel environment. Able to follow recipes precisely and consistently meet presentation and quality standards. Skilled in ordering ingredients, managing food production, and ensuring correct storage on your section. Experience with adhering to all Danish food health & safety standards. Maintain accurate portion control and keep waste within company guidelines. Comfortable submitting daily food orders and stock sheets to the Sous Chef. Familiar with proper stock rotation, mise‑en‑place management, and minimizing spoilage. Follow correct procedures for handling sensitive commodities and maintaining food hygiene. Contribute to recipe development, recording new dishes and supporting presentation testing. Provide leadership and support to junior staff, including training and supervision. Maintain open communication with your team and report challenges to senior kitchen staff. Take part in kitchen meetings, briefings, and any required training session. Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

About us…

Our culture is caring and thoughtful, and we deliver good-natured and informed service, perfectly executed to evoke a sense of fulfillment and well‑being.

As a part of our team, you can look forward to activities and perks that drive your passion for nature such as:

• Designed by Nature work environment.
• Competitive salary package with included pension and health insurance benefits.
• Career Advancement: Were growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities (around the globe)!
• SH University - Offers eligible team members a chance to grow and flourish from obtaining professional development and courses/certifications through our exclusive online learning educational platform.
• Team Member Recognition program - Earn rewards and pay it forward, while doing all the good you can!
• Enjoy company benefits and exclusively discounted room rates for you, your family, and friends at SH Hotels & Resorts.

About us... As a mission‑driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like‑minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group. Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is brimming with natural beauty, vivid splendor, and heartwarming whimsy— and we want to keep it that way. Our mission is to inspire others to do the same while crafting unique and evolved luxury experiences. We seek next‑level talent with lots of heart and plenty of hustle, individuals who love to be of service, obsess over details, honor nature, aren’t afraid to ask questions, have the confidence to share new ideas and the respect to listen to diverse worldviews. We care about who you are, how you treat others and what fires you up. Read on to learn more about our new opportunities, open now