Breakfast Chef

Rudding Park; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for evenings

Service Charge up to £5,000/year

Sick pay up to 4 weeks

Employee discounts 50% spa/dining

Up to 30 days annual leave

Complimentary overnight stay after 3‑m

Job summary

Rudding Park in Harrogate is seeking a talented Breakfast Chef to lead morning service, ensuring every dish meets our high standards while coordinating with the wider kitchen team.

You will guide and support junior colleagues, manage tasks across multiple kitchen sections, and uphold hygiene, safety, and the estate's core values.

Qualifications

• Calm and focused under pressure during busy periods.
• Team-oriented with ability to work independently when needed.
• Reliable and flexible attitude to meet service demands.

Responsibilities

• Opening and supervising the Breakfast service.
• Preparation of dishes using fresh and local produce.
• Assist with running breakfast and lunch service in the kitchen.
• Deliver high-quality food for guests and maintain standards.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Team player

Self-starter

Reliable

Job description

We are not just hiring - we are looking for passionate chefs who bring energy, pride, and personality to every service!

• Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen?
• Are you passionate about creating exceptional breakfast experiences?
• Can you stay calm under pressure, lead by example, and consistently deliver high-quality dishes?

We believe the heart of a great guest experience starts in the kitchen, and our chefs play a vital role in setting the tone for the day.

If you've got the passion, enthusiasm, and drive to deliver outstanding food every morning, we want to hear from you.

We are on the hunt for a talented, positive, and motivated Breakfast Chef to join our team.

You will be responsible for running breakfast service, ensuring every dish is prepared and presented to the highest standard. You'll work closely with the wider kitchen team, support and guide junior team members, and help maintain a smooth, efficient, and well-organised service.

We are searching for a Breakfast Chef to join our team, who can hit the ground running in our kitchen.

You will be expected to run a service within the kitchen and manage junior team members to ensure the food goes out to the highest standard

What We Are Looking For

• Calm and focused under pressure during busy periods
• Flexible and Adaptable to different demands
• Works well in a team but can also be a self starter
• Reliable

Key Responsibilitie

s

• Opening and supervising the Breakfast service
• Preparation of dishes using the best fresh & local produce
• Assist with the running of breakfast and lunch service within the kitchen
• Take pride in being responsible for helping to deliver high-quality food for our guests
• Work across all kitchens within the Rudding Park estate
• Work as a team, communicating with all kitchens and front of house team members
• Work individually and make decisions
• Deal with deliveries and stock rotation
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standard at all times
• Follow and adhere to all health & safety / COSHH protocol
• Do all the above whilst following the core values of Rudding Park.

In return for your hard work and commitment we offer:

• Enhanced pay - 50p per hour for evening work after 7pm (Sunday - Thursday), £1 per hour for weekend day work until 7pm (Saturdays and Sundays), £1.50 per hour for evenings from 7pm (Friday and Saturdays)
• Service Charge (Tronc) earn up to an additional £5,000 per year
• Company sick pay for up to 4 weeks
• A range of discounts including 50% off spa days and dining, not to mention preferential room rates for employees and family (subject to availability of course)
• Annual party, family fun days, and award dinners - we love to celebrate!
• Up to 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Complimentary overnight stay for you and a guest (including dinner, bed and breakfast with spa) when you complete a three month probation
• FREE food and drink; The Green Room is our team's dedicated space to chill out, when not 'on stage' looking after our guests. You'll find a range of hot and cold food options with different areas to relax, catch up with your 'co-stars' or watch TV.
• Investment in personal growth through Apprenticeship, Training Courses and Development Programmes, dedicated Learning and Development Manager.
• Can't wait until pay day? Wage Stream allows you to pay yourself when you need it!
• Hospitality Rewards include FREE Employee Assistance Programme from Day 1
• Local discounts on gym memberships
• Complimentary counselling sessions to support mental health
• Wellbeing App with a range of support such as podcasts, fitness videos, recipes
• AND MUCH MORE..........

About Rudding Park

A privately-owned luxury hotel, Rudding Park has 90 bedrooms and suites, a destination spa, three restaurants and a kitchen garden, private cinema, two golf courses and meetings and events venue. Set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, Rudding Park is one of the most beautiful Harrogate hotels. Rudding Park features the first Roof Top Spa in the UK and offers an extensive range hydrotherapy and thermal experiences. We offer an extensive range of treatments and guests can discover the Escape Zone - a peaceful and serene space to relax following a treatment. The Spa also offers an indoor swimming pool using natural waters from the grounds of Rudding Park, a Juniper Log Sauna, Rasul for traditional Moorish mud treatments, Retail Therapy, Hair Studio, Nail and Beauty Studio.