Breakfast And Lunch Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Swillington Common; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Training opportunities

Tips paid monthly

28–33 days annual leave

Free meal on duty

Free onsite parking

Pension and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is recruiting a Breakfast and Lunch Chef for a hotel kitchen near Leeds. You will prepare varied breakfasts, conference lunches and staff meals, ensuring high-quality presentation and service in a busy environment.

The role offers day-time hours, regular tips, and a range of benefits including gym access, training, and long-term development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Breakfast chef experience in a hotel environment.
• Ability to prepare buffet breakfasts and conference lunches for large numbers.
• Ability to work well in a small kitchen team.
• Willingness to work early morning shifts.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in food prep and presentation.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Flexible and able to work under pressure.
• Experience as Chef De Partie is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver buffet breakfasts for approx. guests.
• Prepare and serve conference lunches for up to 140 guests.
• Produce buffet-style staff lunches for up to 30 team members.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and stocktaking, minimise waste.
• Maintain HACCP and food safety compliance.

Skills

Breakfast service

Food hygiene

Organisational skills

Communication

Pressure tolerance

Job description

Breakfast and Lunch Chef - £14 per hour + Monthly Tips - Near Leeds - Day time hours

Enjoy great benefits, free gym access and excellent development opportunities!

Are you an experienced Breakfast and Lunch Chef looking for a new opportunity within a busy hotel kitchen? This is a fantastic chance to join a popular hotel 5 miles from the city of Leeds, preparing fresh breakfasts, conference lunches and staff meals within a supportive and friendly team.

Working across a varied operation, you'll be responsible for delivering buffet breakfasts for up to 150 guests, alongside conference and staff lunches. With excellent benefits, training opportunities and the chance to develop your career, this is a great opportunity for a Chef who enjoys variety and working in a busy hospitality environment.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

• £14 per hour plus tips paid monthly
• 40 hour working week (06:00 - 14:30)
• Training and ongoing support to develop and progress your career
• Access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days' annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 5 years
• Free meal whilst on duty
• Free use of the onsite gym and discounted spa treatments
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink across the group's hotels
• Free onsite car parking
• Company pension and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Long-service awards, including complimentary meals and stays with friends and family

Key Responsibilities

As Breakfast and Lunch Chef, you'll play an important role in delivering a varied food service, ensuring everything is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard.

• Prepare and deliver buffet breakfasts for approximately guests
• Prepare and serve conference lunches for up to 140 guests
• Produce buffet-style staff lunches for up to 30 team members
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and stocktaking, and minimise food waste
• Maintain excellent cleanliness and comply with HACCP and food safety regulations
• Complete kitchen opening and closing checklists
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to an excellent standard
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service

What we're looking for

We're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Chef who is confident working within a small team and enjoys delivering quality food across a varied operation.

• Previous experience working as a breakfast chef within a hotel environment
• Confidence preparing buffet breakfasts and conference lunches for larger numbers
• The ability to work effectively within a small kitchen team
• Enjoyment of early morning shifts
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in food preparation and presentation
• A good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards
• A flexible approach and the ability to work well under pressure
• Previous experience as a Chef De Partie would be advantageous

If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Breakfast and Lunch Chef near Leeds, this is a fantastic chance to join a busy hotel with excellent benefits, a supportive team and opportunities to develop your career.

Location │ Leeds

Role │ Breakfast and Lunch Chef