Breakfast Chef

Harri; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa day on work anniversaries

Free daily staff meals

Complementary use of leisure and spa

Employee Assistance Program

Discount on overnight stays and spa

Discounts on food, drink and retail

Free Parking

Induction and training programme

Perkbox online benefits

Online doctor support

Job summary

Hoar Cross Hall is seeking a Breakfast Chef to assist in daily kitchen operations, focusing on breakfast service and ensuring health and safety standards are followed to maintain high service and cleanliness.

The role involves supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef, maintaining buffet standards, and contributing to regular changes of buffet dishes to deliver an exceptional dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and quality standards.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety guidelines.
• Experience handling large volume covers.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Food Safety Training

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef to ensure correct ordering and stock in Head Chef's absence.
• Maintain buffet counter food at a high, constant standard.
• Ensure all restaurant food meets the required standards.
• Ensure all food hygiene regulations are followed by the kitchen team.
• Promote and maintain high kitchen hygiene with cleaning schedules.
• Delegate kitchen duties efficiently among the team.
• Maintain a positive professional atmosphere in the kitchen; lead by example.
• Contribute to regular changes of buffet dishes.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Food hygiene

Health & Safety

Work under pressure

Large volume service

Interpersonal skills

Food Safety Training

Job description

About Us:

Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire,Hoar Cross Hall combines the elegance of a stately home with the indulgence ofa luxury spa resort. Offering an unrivalled guest experience, our estate boastsexquisite dining venues, expansive gardens, and a world-class spa. At HoarCross Hall, we're committed to delivering exceptional service and creatingunforgettable memories for our guests.

Here at Hoar Cross Hall our aim is totreat our guests as a friend of the family and to create positive memorableexperiences during their stay or visit to the Hall and Spa.

Our purpose is to hire people withpassion and positivity. We train you for skill, nurture you to grow and achieveyour goals….

The Role:

The Breakfast Chef shall assist in thedaily operations of the kitchen area, focusing on breakfast service, and workclosely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure all current health andsafety guidelines are followed and high standards of service and cleanlinessare maintained.

The Breakfast Chef plays a vital role inassisting in the daily operations and providing a positive dining experiencefor our guests.

Role Specification:

• AssistHead Chef to ensure all ordering is placed correctly and sufficient stock ismaintained in the Head Chefs absence
• Ensure buffet counter food is kept at a constanthigh standard
• Ensure all food served in the restaurant is atthe standard required
• Ensureall related food hygiene regulations are followed by yourself and the kitchenteam
• Promoteand maintain a high level of hygiene in the kitchen using cleaning schedules
• Ensure efficient delegation of kitchen dutiesbetween kitchen team
• Maintaina positive professional atmosphere throughout the kitchen area; lead by exampleand assisting where help is needed
• Havean input in the regular change of buffet dishes

PersonalSpecification:

• Previous experience in a similar role within thehospitality industry
• Good understanding of food hygiene and qualitystandards
• Able to work under pressure and in a fast-pacedenvironment
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and beable to use all relevant guidelines
• Experience with large volume covers
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Food Safety Training

AdditionalInformation:

• 45 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 days a week - predominantly 06:00 to 15:30
• Note: Full flexibility is key as you will be expected towork as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business
• Applicants must have the legal right to work inthe UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visasponsorship now or at any point in the future for this role

Why Join Us

• Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focuson luxury and high standards in hospitality
• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at anyof our company spas
• Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen
• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
• Discounts on food, drink and retail across ourvenues
• Free Parking
• Excellent Induction and training programme
• Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
• On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
• A fun, supportive and inclusive work environmentwith loads of development opportunities

People say you can’t chooseyour family, well we choose you to be part of ours.