Breakfast Chef

Aimbridge; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Staff discounts

Stream pay

EAP access

Career breaks

Incentives / uncapped rewards

Flexible working

Staff meals on duty

Starting wage above minimum

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality is seeking a Breakfast Chef to join our team at our Belfast property. You will prepare a range of breakfast dishes, manage the breakfast buffet, and assist with lunch and dinner service for events.

A focus on quality, hygiene, and customer satisfaction is essential. Ideal candidates will have proven breakfast cooking experience in hospitality, a commitment to food safety, and the flexibility to work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Breakfast Chef or similar role in a hotel or restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of breakfast cooking techniques and food preparation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow senior chefs.
• Commitment to clean and hygienic kitchen and food safety regulations.
• Good communication, teamwork, and flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Availability to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present the breakfast buffet to specification and replenish as needed.
• Ensure all foods are cooked to high quality and present well.
• Assist with lunch and dinner service preparation and conference/event catering.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Breakfast Chef experience

Fast-paced environment

Food safety regulations

Team player / communication

Flexible hours weekends

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Flexible working opportunities
• Staff meals on duty
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Service Charge

A day in the life of…

We are seeking a Breakfast Chef to join our team and prepare a range of breakfast dishes according to menu specifications. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing the breakfast buffet, replenishing it as needed throughout breakfast service, and ensuring all food is prepared and served to a high standard of quality and presentation. The Breakfast Chef will also assist with preparing the kitchen for lunch and dinner service, as well as any conferences or events taking place within the hotel. It is essential that the candidate maintains cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas and adhere to all food safety and health and safety regulations.

What do we need from you?

• Proven experience as a Breakfast Chef or similar role in a hotel or restaurant setting with a strong knowledge of food preparation and breakfast cooking techniques, and a willingness to continually develop culinary skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions from senior chefs.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
• Good communication skills, willingness to work as part of a team, and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Flexibility to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’