Breakfast Chef

Thefellowshouse; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Go Hilton Travel Programme

50% F&B discount

Staff meals and hot drinks on shift

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

The Fellows House in Cambridge is seeking a Breakfast Chef to prepare and deliver a high-quality breakfast service for hotel guests. You will work under the Head Chef, ensuring superb hygiene, presentation and food safety, while keeping the kitchen running smoothly and clean.

You should have hotel or busy kitchen experience, a passion for fresh food, and the ability to work under pressure with good knowledge of food hygiene. Weekend and early shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef, ideally within a hotel or busy kitchen.
• Passion for fresh food and delivering high-quality dishes.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure during busy breakfast services.
• Hold good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Reliable, organised and a strong team player.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and early mornings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality breakfast dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Prepare a range of breakfast dishes, including cooked items, eggs, pastries and other requirements.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented and served to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards at all times.
• Complete preparation and kitchen duties efficiently before and during service.
• Monitor food quality, freshness and portion control.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure a smooth breakfast service.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional working environment.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and minimising food waste.
• Follow all hotel and kitchen procedures.
• Ensure food presentation follows recipes and standards.

Skills

Chef experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

Breakfast Chef The Fellows House 33a Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1UZ

Breakfast Chef – The Fellows House Hotel

“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated and passionate about what they do”. – Nelson Mandela

The Hotel

At the Fellows House, we want to offer everyone who walks through our doors an amazing experience. We offer a very personal blend of empowerment, enlightenment, and engagement and seek the remarkable in the everyday and everything that goes into this most unique Hotel.

Most of all we seek exceptional people who embody our team culture to be as devoted and person-centred as you. The brightest and best Cambridge has to offer

The Role

As Breakfast Chef you will be responsible for working with fresh, high-quality ingredients, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering an excellent breakfast service for our hotel guests. You will take pride in producing consistently high-quality food while maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, presentation and food safety. You will be reporting directly to the Head Chef, Sous Chef and CDP. You will help create memorable experiences for guests, whenever they dine. You will keep kitchen maintenance and inventory functions to high standards and ensure your kitchen section is always running smoothly and kept clean and tidy.

Key Responsibilities for the Breakfast Chef (A non-exhaustive List) are:

• Prepare and cook a high-quality breakfast service using fresh ingredients.
• Prepare a range of breakfast dishes, including cooked breakfast items, eggs, pastries and other menu requirements.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented and served to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards at all times.
• Complete preparation and kitchen duties efficiently before and during service.
• Monitor food quality, freshness and portion control.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure a smooth breakfast service.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional working environment.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and minimising food waste.
• Follow all hotel and kitchen procedures.
• Ensure food presentation is followed according to recipes and standards

About You

You are a Motivated Person that has passion for our industry. This role really has the potential for you to develop within our kitchen team.

You will:

• Have Previous experience working as a chef, ideally within a hotel or busy kitchen environment.
• Be passionate about fresh food and delivering high-quality dishes.
• Be able to work efficiently under pressure during busy breakfast services.
• Hold good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Be reliable, organised and a strong team player.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and early mornings.
• Hold a positive attitude with a genuine passion for hospitality.

Core requirements

• UK citizen or valid work permit
• Proficient numeracy and literacy skill
• Knowledge of UK Food Hygiene

Our Values Are:

Cultured

We believe in being our best and true selves every single day and delivering the most refined experiences possible. We believe in always having good manners and being polite. We never let our high standards slip, have impeccable taste and an eye for detail. We have a deep love and respect for all cultures and cultural pursuits.

We are wholly committed to creating perfect experiences for our guests and teams alike. We are trustworthy and fiercely loyal. Everything we do is fuelled by passion. Passion for excellence. Passion for making the world a better and more interesting place. Passion for sharing wisdom. Passion for supporting each other to be the best we can be.

Person-centred

We believe in understanding and engaging with everyone on a human level. We recognise that everyone deserves to be appreciated for the genuine person they are with unique needs, desires, tastes, and preferences.

Benefits of working at The Fellows House:

• Comprehensive salary package, depending on experience
• Access to GO Hilton Travel Programme – stay in Hilton Hotels around the world for as little as 35$.
• 50% F&B Discount when staying in Hilton Hotels through the Go Hilton Travel Programme
• Staff meals and hot drinks on shift
• Extensive learning & development opportunities

In exchange for your efforts and dedication we offer a fantastic place to work, an opportunity to shape the culture of a new hotel and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Fellows House 33a Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1UZ

• Job Ref TFH1269
• Branch The Fellows House
• Location Cambridge
• Salary/Benefits Competitive Salary Depending on Experience
• Contract type Permanent
• Hours Full Time
• Shift pattern Various
• Hours per week 40
• Date posted 09/09/2026
• Closing date 09/10/2026

The Fellows House

An exclusive destination with an inclusive spirit.

Inspired by great university fellows past and present and designed for the discerning clientele of Cambridge and beyond, seeking somewhere to eat, drink and stay in style.

At the Fellows House we are proud to play hostto the many people who are drawn to our University city and enjoy creating connections between our team members, our guests and our local community.

The team that work here are like familyand genuinely enjoy their jobs. This positive spirit informs our service culture, allowing us to deliver a warm, generous experience for our guests.

Likewise, we are focussed on keeping our neighbours part of day to day life in the hotel, be they university goers, local suppliers or cocktail lovers.