Breakfast Chef

The Retreat Elcot Park - Kitchen; Newbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel kitchen is looking for an experienced Breakfast Chef to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing breakfast dishes, maintaining kitchen stocks, and mentoring commis chefs. The ideal candidate will have excellent culinary skills, a strong understanding of hygiene standards, and the ability to work well in a team. The position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and various development opportunities, along with benefits such as holiday time and referral bonuses.

Benefits

Generous salary

Discounted rates across restaurants and hotels

Referral bonus scheme

Access to training and development

Complimentary team meals

28 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow recipe cards and ensure portion control.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stocks for breakfast service.
• Prepare mise en place under guidance.
• Ensure dishes are prepared according to recipe standards.
• Support commis chefs in their training.
• Communicate shortages to the Sous or Head Chef.
• Maintain a professional work environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Breakfast Chef to join our Kitchen team at The Retreat, Elcot Park.

We recognise relocation can be a challenging part of a new role, so we are happy to offer accommodation on property at The Retreat, for the right person in this role.

Our 55-bedroom hotel has been transformed to offer bespoke designed bedrooms, two new exciting restaurant concepts, a state of the art spa with hot and cold tubs on the lawn, and many more experiences to offer our guests.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings
• Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development.
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
• 28 days’ holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £300.
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards - lunches for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, Lion King tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us.
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 4.

You will:

• Maintain our stocks, ensuring all remain in the best condition for breakfast service.
• Prepare all relevant mise en place for your section, under the guidance of the Sous/Head Chef.
• Ensure that all dishes are being prepared against our recipe cards, whilst ensuring the correct quantities are used to minimise waste.
• Ensure that all dishes reach the hot plate or pass correctly garnished, the correct portion and size, presented on the prescribed serving dish in the prescribed manner.
• Support all commis chefs, ensuring they are nurtured and supported through their training programme, through ongoing mentoring.
• Communicate any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the Sous or Head chef.
• Maintain a professional and supportive work environment, ensuring all Chefs are respected regardless of their level or background.
• Engage with relevant training programmes to advance your culinary skills, as and when required.
• Ensure that all company rules and regulations relating to Hygiene, Health and Safety are being strictly adhered to and recorded correctly.

At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.

So, if you are dedicated to making each and every guest experience unequivocally brilliant, and have what it takes, we would love to meet you!