Breakfast Chef

Crieff Hydro Limited; Ballachulish; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in Accommodation

Exclusive Discounts

Team Rate Stays

Refer a Friend Bonus

Guest Mention Rewards

Friendly Team

Career Progression

Wellbeing Support

Staff Party

Job summary

The Kingshouse Hotel, part of the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, is seeking a Breakfast Chef to ensure guests start their day with a delicious, nutritious breakfast. You’ll lead the breakfast team, coach cooks, and collaborate with front‑of‑house to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

We value passion for Scottish produce, strong GP awareness, creativity, and flexible leadership. Live‑in accommodation and staff benefits are available, with a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Breakfast Chef experience in a similar 4 or 5 star setting.
• Leadership: a natural leader; we want happy, confident, motivated teams.
• Passion for Scottish food produce and menu development.
• Business acumen: you'll understand GP and manage budgets.
• Standards: you’ll have a good knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Creativity: bring your flair and individuality to the table.
• Flexibility: there's no problem you can't fix.

Skills

Breakfast Chef Experience

Leadership

Passion

Business Acumen

Standards

Creativity

Flexibility

Job description

Be part of the Family

We're a family business through and through - family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do.

We offer an expansive range of benefits to help you make the most of life outside of work, and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard and valued.

We treat our guests like family, and we support our people the same way. If you're someone who lives our values of Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Positive and Be You, you'll fit right in.

The Kingshouse Hotel

The Kingshouse Hotel is part landmark hotel, part adventurer's bunkhouse - slap-bang in Glencoe and on Scotland's world-famous West Highland Way. We have 57 bedrooms offering a great night's sleep plus the bunkhouse offering shared rooms, a restaurant, and two bars. Everyone is welcome and everyone will feel at home.

Our estate-to-plate ethos runs through all our restaurant and bar menus. Inspired by our location and Scotland's abundant land and sea larder, we use the best of ingredients to guarantee our guests an exceptional experience, brimming with Scottish hospitality and flavour.

About the role

As our Breakfast Chef, you'll be the early bird who ensures our guests start their day with a delicious and nutritious breakfast. You'll have an eye for quality, consistency, and portion control. A great coach, mentor, and communicator, you'll pass on your passion and knowledge of food to the team and be able to step up and lead the team in the Head Chef's absence.

You'll also build good relationships with the front of house team to make sure our guests get an exceptional customer experience.

What we need from you

• Breakfast Chef Experience - in a similar 4 or 5 star setting
• Leadership - a natural leader; we want happy, confident, motivated teams
• Passion - an obvious enthusiasm for Scottish food produce and menu development
• Business Acumen - you'll understand GP and manage budgets
• Standards - the serious bit…you'll have a good knowledge of Health and Safety
• Creativity - we want you to bring your flair and individuality to the table
• Flexibility - there's no problem you can't fix

What you'll get from us

• Live-in Accommodation - Affordable housing with bills included may be available. Availability and rates (set by HMRC) can be discussed at interview.
• Exclusive Discounts - Enjoy 30% off food, drinks and retail, discounted leisure membership and reduced rates on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays - Take time to recharge withdiscounted staysat all of our hotels from just £30 per night - where will you explore next?
• Refer a Friend Bonus - Earn up to £250-£500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us.
• Guest Mention Rewards - Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review.
• A Friendly & Supportive Team - Work in afun, welcoming environmentwhere team spirit and well-being are a priority.
• Career Progression - With seven hotels, multiple departments, and a wide range of roles, you'll have plenty of opportunities togrow and explore new career paths.
• Wellbeing Support - Get 24/7 confidential supportvia theHealth Assured Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, finances, and more.
• Team Events & Annual Staff Party - We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the year and alegendary annual staff party.

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Please note: This opportunity does not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.

Getting here

We're only a 40-minute drive from Fort William and 1 hour from Oban.

For those wanting to use public transport, you can catch a bus just five minutes from the Hotel. Buses also go from here to Glasgow/Edinburgh or North through the Highlands to Inverness - a couple of hours either way. There's up to eight a day in summer and a few less in winter, so good for getting away on your days off.