Breakfast chef

Select; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Select is seeking a Breakfast Chef in Cambridge to lead breakfast preparation, ensuring every dish meets high standards and is served with pride. You will help run day-to-day kitchen operations, uphold food safety, and collaborate with a busy team to deliver a welcoming start to guests’ day.

The role focuses on daytime hours with no late nights, offering a great work-life balance in a vibrant destination retail setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Breakfast Chef or similar in a kitchen.
• Passion for quality breakfast dishes and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver a superb breakfast offering.
• Maintain high food hygiene standards and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support the team to ensure a smooth, customer-focused service.

Skills

Breakfast chef

Chef de Partie

Food hygiene

Kitchen safety

Organisation

Teamwork

Job description

Breakfast Chef – Destination Retail | Cambridge

Salary up to £31,000 | Daytime Hours Only | No Late Nights

Are you a passionate chef who loves serving great food but wants a better work-life balance?

We’re looking for a talented Breakfast Chef to join an exciting destination retail business in Cambridge, where great food, quality ingredients and an excellent customer experience are at the heart of what we do.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy, vibrant destination that attracts customers looking for more than just a shopping trip. Breakfast is an important part of the experience, and we need someone who takes pride in delivering delicious food, consistently high standards and a welcoming start to every guest’s day.

The Role

You’ll take responsibility for preparing and delivering a fantastic breakfast offering, ensuring every dish is cooked to a high standard and served with pride.

You’ll be involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining excellent food hygiene standards, managing preparation and working closely with the wider team to create a positive experience for every customer.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a genuine passion for good food and understands the importance of consistency, quality and teamwork.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working as a Breakfast Chef, Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.

• A passion for fresh, quality food and delivering consistently high standards.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.

• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a team-focused approach.

• A good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety.

• Someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a customer-focused business.

What’s In It for You?

• Salary up to £31,000, depending on experience.

• Daytime working hours — enjoy your evenings off.

• No late-night finishes.

• The opportunity to work in a unique destination retail environment in Cambridge.

• A supportive team and a role where quality, creativity and great service matter.

Ready for a Fresh Start?

If you’re a chef who loves breakfast, takes pride in great food and wants to enjoy a better work-life balance without sacrificing the buzz of a professional kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Great food. Great people. Daytime hours. A better balance.