Breakfast Chef

New Forest Hotels; England; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Burley Manor, part of New Forest Hotels, is seeking a Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team. You’ll help set the tone for guests’ mornings with high-quality breakfasts and a welcoming service.

We value early starts, a genuine passion for great food, and a positive, collaborative mindset. You’ll work across the broader New Forest Hotels venues and contribute to maintaining food hygiene and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably breakfast service.
• Willingness for early starts.
• Passion for delivering great food with attention to detail.
• Positive team player who helps where needed.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Honesty, reliability and pride in your work.
• Embodies our Burley Manor values.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality breakfasts to a consistently excellent standard
• Ensuring breakfast service runs smoothly, efficiently and with a smile
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food hygiene standards
• Monitoring stock, checking deliveries and storing produce correctly
• Assisting with ordering and stock control
• Working closely with the wider kitchen brigade to maintain excellent food safety standards and environmental health scores
• Supporting the Head Chef and wider team with additional kitchen duties where required

Skills

Previous kitchen experience

Early starts

Team player

Attention to detail

Guest focus

Job description

Breakfast Chef - Burley Manor

We currently have an exciting opportunity for aBreakfast Chefto join our talented kitchen team atBurley Manor.

At New Forest Hotels, our purpose is to enrich the lives of those within our community by providing the very best New Forest hospitality. Our vision is realised by creating a warm, sincere environment where everyone can connect, be creative and thrive. Each of our hotels has its own unique character and story, allowing us to create memorable experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

At Burley Manor, breakfast isn't just the first meal of the day - it is a lasting impression! Whether it's perfectly poached eggs, a hearty full English or pancakes that disappear almost as quickly as they're served, you'll help set the tone for an unforgettable stay.

As a collection of hotels, we provide our teams with opportunities to work across our venues, giving everyone the chance to grow both professionally and personally. All we ask is that you share the mindset reflected in our core values:

Be BRAVE - Take ownership

Collaborate as a TEAM - Support one another

Develop, NURTURE and care - Help yourself and others grow

Be OPEN - Communicate honestly and respectfully

Key responsibilities of our Breakfast Chef:

• Preparing and cooking high-quality breakfasts to a consistently excellent standard
• Ensuring breakfast service runs smoothly, efficiently and with a smile (coffee helps!)
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food hygiene standards
• Monitoring stock, checking deliveries and storing produce correctly
• Assisting with ordering and stock control
• Working closely with the wider kitchen brigade to maintain excellent food safety standards and environmental health scores
• Supporting the Head Chef and wider team with additional kitchen duties where required

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally preparing breakfast service
• Someone who enjoys early starts and knows that the best sunrises are often seen from a kitchen window
• A genuine passion for producing great food with attention to detail
• A positive team player who is happy to roll up their sleeves and help wherever needed
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Honesty, reliability and pride in everything you do
• Someone who embodies our values and helps make Burley Manor a fantastic place to work

Are you the one?

If you're passionate about great food, thrive in a busy kitchen and love the idea of helping guests start their day with a memorable breakfast, we'd love to hear from you.

and become part of a team that creates enriching experiences in one of the New Forest's most beautiful settings.

Please note:Burley Manor is in a rural location with limited public transport, so we encourage applicants to consider how they will travel to and from work, particularly for early morning shifts.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.