Breakfast Chef

Dorchester Collection; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality group in the UK is searching for a Breakfast Chef who will lead a kitchen section during breakfast service, ensuring guests have an exceptional experience. The ideal candidate will also supervise and develop Commis and Demi Chefs while bringing passion and creativity to the team's culinary offerings. Enjoy a competitive salary, great benefits including complimentary hotel stays, and development opportunities in a prestigious environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Complimentary stays with breakfast

50% off at bars and restaurants

£1,000 Refer a friend bonus

World class learning and development opportunities

Social events and free meals on duty

Exclusive access to discount platform

Qualifications

• Passion for excellent food service.
• Ability to remain positive in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen section during breakfast service.
• Supervise, train, and develop Commis and Demi Chefs.
• Suggest new menu or recipe ideas.
• Bring core values to life in daily operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent food service

Communication skills

Customer service ethic

Teamwork

Job description

Position Overview

Join us as a Breakfast Chef at Coworth Park Hotel, recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2025. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Breakfast Chef you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award‑winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you'll get

As a Breakfast Chef at Coworth Park, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive :

• Competitive salary per annum + estate service charge
• Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all Dorchester Collection hotels
• 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our Dorchester Collection hotels
• £1,000 Refer a friend bonus scheme; including £200 tax free on their first day
• World class learning and development opportunities
• Social events throughout the year, including our annual winter ball
• Free Meals on Duty
• Exclusive Access to a discount platform featuring 1000’s of retailers

What you'll do

You’ll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests :

• You will be responsible for leading a section of the kitchen during breakfast service to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience
• You will also supervise, train and develop the Commis and Demi Chefs, to provide a gradual succession and learning path for these team members
• Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us every day. As a Breakfast Chef you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy
• You will have the opportunity to suggest new menu or recipe ideas to the senior members of the team, assisting in the development of new seasonal menus

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Breakfast Chef, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how to care for our hotel

What you'll bring

• You’ll bring your unique personality and passion to the role and the team.
• You have an eye for detail, and passion for excellent food service
• Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• You enjoy working within a team whilst still having the responsibility of solo tasks
• You have the ability to remain positive within challenging situations