Breakfast Chef

Coach and Horses, Kew; London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDP development

Apprenticeship

Culinary Masterclasses

Staff discounts

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

Coach and Horses in London’s Kew area seeks a Breakfast Chef to join a busy dining operation renowned for quality and local produce. You will work under the Head Chef, helping to deliver fresh, seasonal dishes and contribute to menu ideas.

We offer development opportunities via CDP, apprenticeships, and masterclasses, plus staff discounts, free meals, weekly pay, a pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or Commis Chef seeking next step.
• Passion for fresh, high-quality food and guest welcome.
• Hands-on kitchen supervisory approach with teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Cook and deliver quality dishes for menus and specials.
• Assist Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and planning.
• Help design and implement new menu items and daily specials.
• Maintain GP and labour controls with strong organisational skills.
• Drive sales and growth through kitchen and FOH collaboration.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Commis Chef

Job description

Breakfast Chef

A long-time favourite with Kew residents and visitors, the Coach & Horses is a modernised old Georgian coaching inn. Our traditional twist is a nod to our neighbours at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Our popular bar and dining setup with emphasis on local and quality seasonal produce is the place to be, our reputation for food and service is second to none in our area. The reason for this is our Team, our people are the cornerstone of our business, working together they make the guest's experience here truly special. As a team, they work hard, play hard and enjoy a great sense of belonging where unique values become shared values.

DO YOU have hospitality at your core?? join The Team today and jump in for the big win...

What we offer:

• Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days holiday per year

What we look for:

We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time
• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor
• Show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams