Breakfast Chef

The Celtic Collection; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on food & beverages

Hotel stay discounts

Staff appreciation events

Wellbeing support

NEST pension scheme

Job summary

The Celtic Collection’s Olive Tree Restaurant in the Celtic Manor Resort invites applications for a Breakfast Chef at Demi/Chef de Partie level. You will lead a busy breakfast section, ensuring high standards of preparation, presentation and service.

You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, manage stock, maintain HACCP compliance, and train junior teammates to deliver quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• AAA Level 2 or equivalent.
• At least 3 years' Demi Chef de Partie or 1 year Chef de Partie experience.
• Experience in busy breakfast operation or high-volume kitchen.
• Understanding of HACCP and food hygiene practices.
• 2+ years in 4/5-star hotel and/or large restaurant.
• Experience leading and supporting a kitchen team.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 is required.
• Excellent organisational skills for busy service.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for preparation, cooking and presentation of breakfast dishes.
• Ensure all breakfast mise en place and prep supports smooth service.
• Deliver high-quality food during busy breakfast periods with excellent presentation.
• Maintain full, safe operation of equipment and stock per health and safety rules.
• Order food items and support stock control procedures.
• Check delivered items against invoices and store correctly.
• Support Sous Chef and Head Chef in maintaining kitchen standards and mentoring juniors.
• Minimise food waste through planning, rotation and prep.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness and hygiene at all times.

Skills

Team leadership

HACCP understanding

Organisation

Education

AAA Level 2 or equivalent

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

As a Breakfast Chef, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional breakfast experience for our guests each day. Working at Chef de Partie level, you will take responsibility for a busy breakfast section, ensuring high standards of preparation, presentation and service, whilst supporting the wider kitchen brigade. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys producing quality food at volume without compromising on standards.

• Take responsibility for the preparation, cooking and presentation of breakfast dishes in line with departmental standards
• Ensure all breakfast mise en place and preparation is completed to support a smooth and efficient service
• Deliver consistently high-quality food during busy breakfast periods whilst maintaining excellent presentation standards
• Be responsible for ensuring the full, safe operation of all equipment and stock in accordance with health and safety requirements
• Order food items as required from the dry store and support effective stock control procedures
• Ensure all food items delivered are received, checked against invoices and stored correctly
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in maintaining kitchen standards and developing junior members of the team
• Minimise food waste through effective planning, stock rotation and preparation
• Maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards at all times

• AAA Level 2 or equivalent
• At least 3 years' experience as a Demi Chef de Partie or 1 year as a Chef de Partie
• Experience within a busy breakfast operation or high-volume kitchen environment
• An understanding of HACCP
• A minimum of 2 years' experience within a 4/5-star hotel and/or large reputable restaurant
• Experience leading and supporting a team of kitchen staff
• Food Hygiene Level 2
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prepare effectively for busy service periods

Join the 'Greatest Story in Hospitality' by becoming one of our Breakfast Chef 'Hospitality Heroes' based at the Olive Tree Restaurant within the Celtic Manor Resort, just one of the fantastic opportunities we offer from 'Manor to Marina'.

BE RECOGNISED AND REWARDED

As one of our 'Hospitality Heroes' you will receive a host of Company benefits such as:

• Access to career development training from day one
• Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays
• Discounted leisure membership
• Free GP virtual appointment service
• 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• NEST pension scheme
• Social Club
• Staff appreciation events
• Monthly and end-of-year awards

GROW WITH US

As a Celtic Collection employee, you will be able to say:

• I am equipped, trained, and supported to do THE BEST JOB I CAN
• I am PROUD to be part of The Celtic Collection and would RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS
• I work in an INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, POSITIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE environment
• I am encouraged to LEARN, GROW AND DEVELOP and to try new things in my role
• I am THANKED and RECOGNISED for the work I do, and my VIEWS AND IDEAS ARE VALUED
• I am CRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUT OUR AMBITION, and I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO IT EVERY DAY