Breakfast Chef

Novotel Hotels; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking a dedicated Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team at a Accor property in the United Kingdom. You will manage breakfast preparation, maintain quality standards, and ensure safe, efficient service across the breakfast window.

The role requires strong knowledge of food hygiene, portion control and teamwork. You will work closely with kitchen colleagues to deliver consistent meals and uphold brand standards, with opportunities for training and progression within the Accor network.

Qualifications

• Breakfast preparation and service skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Strong attention to portion control and wastage.
• Clear communication with kitchen and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure breakfast service meets established standards.
• Maintain strict storage, stock rotation and quality checks.
• Cooperate with kitchen and other departments to ensure smooth operation.
• Adhere to health, safety and hygiene regulations and reporting procedures.

Skills

Breakfast prep

Food safety

Portion control

Team communication

Kitchen hygiene

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Job description

Company Description

passion! As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.

Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion! By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart, Join us and become a Heartist ®.

Job Description

• To ensure that at all times breakfast preparation and service from the kitchen meets the agreed standards.
• To maintain a strict control, whilst on duty, on all food items issued from the kitchen.
• To ensure that all orders are prepared according to the instruction on the appropriate check.
• To ensure portion control is strictly adhered to and action cases where wastage occurs and ensure a strict follow up and action.
• To ensure the storage of all food, ensuring correct stock rotation and maximum security at all times.
• To check all goods delivered against the relevant documentation and check also for quantity and quality.
• To ensure, encourage and promote communication links between the kitchen and other departments within the hotel at all times.
• To be aware of, and comply with, safe working practices as laid down under the Health and Safety Act.
• To be aware of and comply with Food and Hygiene Regulations.
• To wear any appropriate protective clothing provided by or recommended by the company.
• To report any defects in the building or equipment according to the hotel procedures.
• To ensure any accidents to staff guests or visitors are reported in accordance with the correct procedures.
• To attend company training if required to.
• To action any other reasonable requests made by management

N.B. This Job Description is intended to illustrate the main duties and responsibilities. It is not exhaustive of all aspects of the role of Breakfast Chef but serves as a guideline. You are advised that the duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.

Additional Information

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