Breakfast Chef

De Vere; Mortimer; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Leisure Club access

Birthday day off + £20 voucher

Annual 2-night stay with dinner

£50 colleague rates

28 days holiday (33 with progression)

Employee recognition events

Job summary

De Vere Wokefield Estate is seeking a Breakfast Chef to join the kitchen brigade in Mortimer, Reading. The role offers a full-time schedule, five days out of seven, with shifts from 4am to 12.30pm, including weekends and bank holidays. Flexibility is essential to meet business needs.

You will prepare and cook a range of breakfast dishes for the buffet, ensuring everything is ready for service and presented to a high standard. You’ll maintain cleanliness and health & safety across your shift.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
• Enjoys early mornings and brings a positive start to the day.
• Good eye for detail and pride in presenting food to a high standard.
• Excellent organisation and time management for breakfast service.
• High standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast dishes for the buffet.
• Ensure everything is prepared and ready for breakfast service.
• Maintain dishes' freshness and presentation throughout the morning.
• Work alongside kitchen and restaurant teams to ensure smooth service.
• Keep your section clean, organised and hygienic throughout your shift.

Skills

Chef experience

Early mornings

Attention to detail

Time management

Food hygiene

Job description

Are you a Chef who enjoys an early start and an early finish?

We’re looking for a Breakfast Chef to join the kitchen brigade at De Vere Wokefield Estate in Mortimer, Reading. This is a full time position, working five days out of seven on a rota basis, working 4am to 12.30pm, including weekends and bank holidays. Flexibaility is essential to meet the needs of the business.

As a Breakfast Chef with De Vere you’ll play an important part in giving our guests a great start to their day, preparing and cooking a variety of breakfast dishes for our buffet breakfast.

You’ll make sure everything is prepared and ready for breakfast service, keeping dishes fresh and well presented throughout the morning. Working alongside the wider kitchen and restaurant teams, you’ll help ensure service runs smoothly and our guests enjoy a consistently high standard of food.

You’ll take pride in keeping your section clean, organised and well prepared, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health & safety throughout your shift.

What we’re looking for from a Breakfast Chef

• Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
• Someone who enjoys early mornings and brings a positive approach to the start of the day.
• A good eye for detail and pride in preparing and presenting food to a high standard.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills to make sure everything is ready for breakfast service.
• High standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety.

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Breakfast Chef.

• £14.50 per hour
• A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/ 7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

De Vere Wokefield Estate

set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict’s Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant, Burr & Co. coffee shop and a deli are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute:

just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. We also offer subsidised travel to our colleagues who work at Wokefield Estate.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.