Breakfast Chef

LGH Hotel Management Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on hotel stays

Shopping discounts across partners

Eye care

Legal & money advice

Counseling sessions

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing resources (fitness videos)

Recipe ideas

Healthy living tips

Wellbeing podcasts and TV

Breathing exercises

24/7 support line

Team recognition

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job summary

Derby Midland Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western is seeking a dedicated Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team. You will cook and present breakfast items to a high standard, ensuring a welcoming start to guests’ days and maintaining kitchen hygiene.

The successful candidate will work early shifts, support stock control, and collaborate closely with the team to deliver a smooth, efficient service while upholding safety standards and quality food.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Breakfast Chef or in a similar kitchen role.
• Able to work early shifts consistently.
• Proven ability to prepare and present well‑cooked breakfast dishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of breakfast dishes to high standard.
• Ensure food is presented attractively and served with care.
• Maintain hygiene across all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Support ordering and stock management.
• Follow all food safety and health & safety standards.
• Work with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Keep work areas clean and well maintained.
• Assist training of junior kitchen team members.
• Benefit from employee discounts and other perks.

Skills

Breakfast chef

Early shifts

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Structured kitchen

Job description

Derby Midland Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team and play a key role in creating a positive start to our guests’ day.

As our Breakfast Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking breakfast dishes to a consistently high standard, ensuring food is presented attractively and served with care. Your work will help guests feel nourished, relaxed and ready for the day ahead.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of breakfast dishes, including eggs, bacon, sausages, toast, pastries and other breakfast items


• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to a high standard, with care and attention to detail


• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen areas, equipment and workstations


• Support the ordering and management of kitchen supplies and stock levels


• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards at all times


• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to support a smooth and efficient service


• Keep work areas clean, organised and well maintained


• Assist with the training and support of junior kitchen team members when required


• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.


• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.


• Eye care


• Free legal & money advice


• Counseling sessions


• Cycle to work scheme


• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos


• Recipe ideas


• Advice on keeping active and healthy living


• Wellbeing podcasts and tv


• Breathing exercises


• 24/7 advice and support line


• Team reward & recognition


• Free meals on duty


• Free parking

Who Is This Role For?

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has experience as a Breakfast Chef or in a similar kitchen role


• Enjoys early shifts and the routine of breakfast service


• Takes pride in producing well-cooked, well-presented food consistently


• Works calmly and efficiently in a structured kitchen environment


• Understands the importance of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation


• Enjoys being part of a supportive team and contributing to a smooth service


• Finds satisfaction in knowing their work helps guests start their day well

If you are someone who values quality, routine and teamwork, and enjoys creating food that makes a positive difference to guests’ experiences, this Breakfast Chef role could be a great fit.

Hotel

TheDerby Midland Hotel, and has a total of 102 bedrooms.It is centrally located in the city centre

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.