Breakfast Chef

Kitchen; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury independent hotel in Newmarket is seeking a skilled Breakfast Chef to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience cooking high-quality breakfast dishes under pressure and possess strong communication skills. This full-time role includes 45 hours per week on a rota basis, with weekends included. The hotel offers a supportive environment and various staff benefits such as paid breaks, health club membership, and discounts on meals and accommodations.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals whilst on duty

Paid breaks

Extra day of leave on your birthday

Complimentary membership of The Health & Fitness Club

Discounted accommodation rates

Long service awards

Reward and recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Must have experience with pressure in a busy high-end restaurant.
• Accomplished at preparing and presenting dishes using fresh local, high-quality ingredients.
• Eager to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh local foods for guests as part of the Kitchen Team.
• Support the team in maintaining high standards of service.
• Manage a section effectively during busy periods.

Skills

Experience of cooking fresh breakfast dishes to a high standard

Excellent communication skills

Ability to remain calm during busy service

Strong team player

Passion and creative flair

Job description

About Us

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is a luxury, four AA red star guest destination nestled in Newmarket, Suffolk. Surrounded by three acres of beautiful grounds, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa retains the charm and character of a Georgian country house, yet offers the very best in modern comfort, cuisine, hospitality and luxury.

The Team

Our continuing success is based on the team we have working here. We look not only for skills, but also passion and enthusiasm and the ability to deliver outstanding service & hospitality. We are a privately owned, independent 4 Red Star Hotel and Spa. The successful candidate will be joining our kitchen team of talented chefs at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa. We strive to create a great work place for our staff which includes many staff benefits.

The Position

As Breakfast Chef you will be fully up to date with the latest cooking and presentation techniques, preparing fresh local foods for our guests and supporting the Kitchen Team. You must have experience with pressure in a busy high-end restaurant and be accomplished at preparing and presenting dishes using fresh local, high quality ingredients, whilst remaining calm under pressure.

This is a full-time position (45 hours per week). You will be working on rota basis, 5 days out of 7 including weekends.

Staff accommodation is available if required.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience of cooking fresh breakfast dishes to a high standard
• Passion and creative flair, Eager to learn and develop
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and guests
• The ability to remain calm and focused on quality during busy service
• Experience in leading a section, strong team player
• Fresh ideas and experience

Why Join our Team

A privately owned, independent hotel we have the opportunity to focus on what we do best – creating memorable moments for our guests and taking care of our staff as one big team.
We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Would you like to join a great team and feel the same?

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Paid breaks
• An extra day of leave on your birthday
• Complimentary membership of The Health & Fitness Club
• Discounted membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
• 50% food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
• 20% discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
• Discounted accommodation rates
• Discounted hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group
• Option to purchase wine at cost price
• Long service awards
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Pension scheme
• Industry relevant training