Breakfast Chef

Driver Hire Borders; Peebles; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A beautiful boutique hotel near Peebles is seeking a motivated Breakfast Chef to join their kitchen team. The role involves preparing high-quality breakfast dishes, contributing to light daytime offerings, and working sociable hours in a well-organised environment. Ideal candidates will have prior experience, an eye for presentation, and a collaborative team spirit.

Benefits

Sociable hours

Great working environment

Shared tips

Possible accommodation for staff

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar chef role.
• Proactive and organised approach to work.
• Pride in presentation and quality of food.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for breakfast service with a maximum of 32 covers.
• Additional prep work including cold larder tasks.
• Maintain a calm and well-paced kitchen environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Calmness under pressure

Job description

A lovely luxury venue just outside Peebles in the beautiful Scottish Borders is on the lookout for a motivated Breakfast Chef to join their kitchen team!

Breakfast Chef - £28,000 + Tips | 40 hrs p/w | Day Shifts Only
Location: Near Peebles

We're looking for a Breakfast Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at our 14-bedroom boutique hotel. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys early starts and is passionate about producing high-quality breakfast and light daytime fare.

The Role:

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  £28,000 per annum + share of gratuities

  
  


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  40 hours per week (5 days out of 7)

  
  


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  Working hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm

  
  


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  Primarily responsible for breakfast service (max. 32 covers, typically 18-26)

  
  


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  Additional prep work includes cold larder and elements of our popular Afternoon Tea offering

  
  


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  Quiet lunch service, so this is a calm and well-paced kitchen environment

  
  

We're Looking For:

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  Previous experience in a similar breakfast or daytime chef role

  
  


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  A calm, organised and proactive approach

  
  


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  Someone who takes pride in presentation and quality

  
  


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  A team player happy to support across various prep duties

  
  

Perks:

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  Sociable hours - no evening shifts

  
  


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  Great working environment with a supportive team

  
  


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  Tips shared among the team

  
  


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  Accommodation may be available for full-time staff

  
  

Local?
We're also open to hearing from part-time applicants who live nearby - we'd be happy to discuss flexible hours on an hourly-paid basis.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] 01896 754 746