Breakfast Chef

Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels) is seeking a Breakfast Chef for a permanent part-time role in Manchester. The position involves overseeing a busy breakfast service, cooking to Head Chef specifications, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen.

The role requires at least 3 years in a full-service restaurant and the ability to work early shifts. The role offers a permanent contract with minimum 16 hours per week and pays £14.95 per hour, including a guaranteed basic rate plus tron.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years professional cooking in a full-service restaurant as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Able to work early morning shifts; morning person preferred.
• Ability to work at pace and maintain composure under pressure.
• Training in Health & Allergens is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and work a busy Breakfast service.
• Prepare and cook dishes per Head Chef specifications.
• Carry out prep work for breakfast and set up sections before lunch service.
• Multi-task during busy service times.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front of house teams.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations.
• Support across different kitchen areas when needed.

Skills

Breakfast cooking

Food safety

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Food safety certifications preferred

Job description

Company: Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels)

Salary/Benefits: Estimated earnings £14.95, including £12.71 basic pay and £2.24 average tronc. Tronc is variable and not guaranteed.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time

Shift pattern: Usually shifts will be 8 hours, working any 2 days out of 7

Hours per week: The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 16 hours per week

Posted date: 26/10/2026

We are seeking a morning person and hard‑working individual for the role of Breakfast Chef.

Estimated earnings of £14.95 per hour, comprising a basic hourly rate of £12.71 plus average anticipated tronc. Team members in this role at Dakota Manchester received an average of £2.24 per hour in tronc over the 12 months to October 2026. Tronc payments are variable, non‑contractual and not guaranteed.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be confident in managing and working a busy Breakfast service.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification as set out by the Head Chef.
• Carry out prep work for breakfast service as well as setting up assigned section ahead of lunch service before handing over.
• Be able to multi‑task and work through busy service times.
• Carry out a full clean down of the kitchen and maintain an immaculate working environment.
• Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team.
• A strong understanding and ability to adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation.
• Display a willingness to learn and support across different areas of the Kitchen.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• A minimum of 3 years professional cooking experience in a full‑service restaurant as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Willing and able to work all early morning shifts – being a morning person is advantageous!
• You are often working service singlehandedly and will need to work at pace and keep calm under pressure.
• Previous qualifications in Food Safety are preferred, although training in Health & Safety, Allergens,