Breakfast Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Live in accommodation available

Discounted or free food

Employee discounts

Staff parking

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a luxury hotel on the Devon coast near Kingsbridge, seeking a Breakfast Chef to join the team and produce high-quality plated breakfasts for restaurant guests.

You will work five days per week, report to the Executive Chef and Head Chef, and oversee breakfast service for around 40–50 guests each morning during peak season, with lunch and afternoon tea following.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high-standard kitchens serving plated breakfasts.
• Experience in plated breakfast service in hotel/restaurant setting.
• Comfortable working in a busy hotel kitchen and a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the breakfast service for 40–50 guests.
• Assist with lunch service and afternoon tea.
• Work five days per week and maintain high quality.

Skills

Breakfast service

Plated breakfasts

Teamwork

High-standard kitchens

Food preparation

Job description

Role: Breakfast Chef

Location: Kingsbridge, Devon

Salary / Rate of pay: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a luxury hotel on the Devon coast near Kingsbridge, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Breakfast Chef to join the team, producing high-quality dishes for restaurant guests.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Live in accommodation available
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discounts
• Staff parking
• Training and development opportunities

Package

• £28,000 to £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Why choose our Client?

Are you a talented Breakfast Chef seeking a unique opportunity to showcase your skills in an exceptional setting?

Our client is an iconic hotel in Devon, in a very unique location. This beautiful property has a fantastic reputation, breathtaking views and is steeped in history and stories.

The kitchen team here are working to a very high standard and has a real passion and drive to serve the best, fine dining food around. Our client is therefore looking for a like-minded individual who has worked in high-quality establishments serving plated breakfasts. You must be a real people person and a team player in order to help take the team and the hotel further!

Please note: due to the remote location, this role may be more suited to someone with their own transport, as public transport in the area is limited.

What's involved?

We're looking for a Breakfast Chef with a proven track record in high-standard kitchens, serving up good quality, plated breakfasts.

Working 5 days per week, the Breakfast Chef will be instrumental in setting the tone for the guests' day, creating a memorable breakfast experience from an à la carte menu using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Reporting to the Executive Chef and Head Chef, you'll be responsible for preparing and overseeing the breakfast service, catering for around 40-50 guests each morning during peak season. After breakfast, your attention will turn to lunch service and afternoon tea, which is very popular at the hotel. Previous hotel experience to a similar standard is preferred.

The successful Breakfast Chef will have a genuine passion for food, an unwavering commitment to quality, and the ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure. You will also have previous experience of a plated breakfast service.

Please note: due to the remote location, this role may be more suited to someone with their own transport, as public transport in the area is limited.

Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you!