Breakfast Chef

TN United Kingdom; Polegate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious establishment as a Breakfast Chef at The Alfriston in East Sussex, where you will be part of an exciting team. This role offers competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to excellence in culinary presentation and guest service. Enjoy benefits including generous holidays, team perks, and a vibrant work environment focused on career growth.

Benefits

Generous tronc system for earnings

Discounted rates across restaurants and hotels

28 days holiday + birthday off

Referral bonus for top talent

Complimentary meals on shift

Team recognition programme

Access to training and masterclasses

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a team and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Manage cleanliness and organization of the kitchen section.
• Train and guide junior cooks and trainees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Culinary skills

Job description

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We are looking for a highly professional Breakfast Chefto join our Kitchen team for the very exciting opening of The Alfriston located in East Sussex, which dates back to the 14th century and is the fourth property in the growing Signet Collection.

The newly refurbished Hotel has 38 beautifully redesigned bedrooms and suites, a stunning function room, The 1554 Brasserie, offering views over the front lawn towards the sea and revamped herb and vegetable plots across the hotel gardens. The hotel bar offers more casual dining for guests both in and outdoors, while the Orangery serves breakfast and afternoon tea with views over the rear gardens and the Signet spa includes a steam room, sauna, outdoor swimming pool and three treatment rooms.

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 £1000.
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards - dinners for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, theatre 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 3.

You will:

• Ensure that all stocks are kept under optimum conditions.
• Ensure that all mise en place is always freshly prepared and on time.
• Ensure that all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity.
• 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.
• Ensure that his/her section is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Ensure that junior cooks and trainees receive the right training and optimum guidance.
• Ensure that any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the Sous Chef or Head chef.
• Ensure that no horseplay is allowed in his section and that all staff under his control are treated fairly and with courtesy.
• Attend training courses and seminars as and when required.
• Strive to study management subjects in preparation for future advancement.
• 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!