Breakfast Chef

The Ickworth; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Knife Sponsorship

Chefs dine out scheme

Training and development

Birthday day off

EarlyPay

Cycle to work

Health & wellbeing service

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteer day

Employee discount hub

40% off F&B and Spa

Discounted hotel stays

Job summary

The Ickworth, part of Luxury Family Hotels, is seeking a Breakfast Chef to help deliver a high-standard morning dining experience at this Suffolk retreat.

This permanent role is 40 hours per week (including weekends), with a salary of £28,210 per annum plus generous service charge and benefits. You will prepare breakfast dishes, manage stock, and support menu development while upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Breakfast Chef or similar role in a reputable establishment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.
• A friendly and engaging personality, with a passion for hospitality and great service.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Food Hygiene level 2 would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast dishes according to recipes and specifications, using fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables from our on-site kitchen garden.
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of allergens.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations during breakfast service, working efficiently to minimise waste and optimise food cost.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, placing orders as needed.
• Assist with menu development and contribute creative ideas for enhancing the breakfast offerings.

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,210 per annum plus service charge and benefits

The Ickworth, part of Luxury Family Hotels, is entering an exciting new era. As a Breakfast Chef you will play a part in shaping the next chapter of this much-loved Suffolk retreat.

Position Overview:

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so our breakfast Chef will play a pivotal role in delivering a delightful morning dining experience for our guests, ensuring that every dish is prepared to the highest standard.

This is a permanent position, at 40 hours per week (including weekends), with a salary of £28,210 per annum - plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefit package.

You will:

• Prepare and cook breakfast dishes according to recipes and specifications, using fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables from our on-site kitchen garden.
• You will demonstrate your awareness and understanding of allergens.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations during breakfast service, working efficiently to minimise waste and optimise food cost.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, placing orders as needed.
• Assist with menu development and contribute creative ideas for enhancing the breakfast offerings.

What we need:

• - Proven experience as a Breakfast Chef or similar role in a reputable establishment.
• - Strong knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.
• - A friendly and engaging personality, with a passion for hospitality and great service.
• - Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• - Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• - Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• - Food Hygiene level 2 would be beneficial.

Why work with us?

• Knife Sponsorship Scheme – We understand the importance of a chef’s tools so we offer our kitchen team members up to £120 to put towards your very own knives.
• Chefs dine out scheme – We want our chefs to experience new styles and tastes of dining as part of their development so every 6 months we will give you £100 on eating out at restaurant of your choice!
• Training and development is central to life at LFH, it’s something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams’ development through partnerships with award-winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us!

Who are LFH?

The Ickworth is entering a remarkable new era following an exciting refurbishment, thoughtfully designed to celebrate both its heritage and its future. Set within the breathtaking Suffolk countryside, this iconic hotel, surrounded by sweeping parkland and rich history, has been carefully refreshed to create even more memorable experiences for modern family escapes.
As a proud member of the Luxury Family Hotels collection, The Ickworth is dedicated to creating meaningful moments for every generation, combining warm hospitality, thoughtful touches, and spaces where families can truly reconnect and unwind.

Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.