Breakfast Chef

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Great Shelford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Destination Retail Cambridge is seeking a Breakfast Chef to lead our morning service, delivering a high‑quality breakfast offering and ensuring dishes are cooked to a high standard.

You will manage prep, maintain food hygiene, and work with the team to create a welcoming start to every guest's day, enjoying daytime hours with no late nights.

Qualifications

• Experience in breakfast/kitchen roles.
• Solid understanding of food hygiene practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver a high-quality breakfast offering.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure a welcoming guest experience.

Skills

Breakfast Chef experience

Chef de Partie experience

Food hygiene

Organisational skills

Team player

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.

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