Breakfast Chef

Cairn Group Hotel; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the United Kingdom seeks a Breakfast Chef to manage breakfast service with high-quality food and standards. The ideal candidate will bring energy and a passion for guest satisfaction while supporting the team and maintaining kitchen operations. Benefits include real-time pay access, discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Real-time pay access

Discounted stays at venues

Food and drink discounts

Spa discounts

Exclusive shopping discounts

Career development programs

Employee recognition awards

Long-service awards

Referral bonuses

24/7 support for wellbeing

Bereavement leave

Pension scheme

Year-round incentives

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead breakfast service, ensuring high standards and quality.
• Manage kitchen safety, hygiene, and stock control.
• Train and motivate kitchen team members.

Skills

Energy and warmth in the kitchen

Passion for quality and presentation

Team collaboration

Ability to stay cool under pressure

High standards in hygiene and appearance

Proactive planning and organization

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here – Build Your Future with Cairn Group

Are you ready to grow your career in hospitality? At Cairn Group, we believe work should be rewarding, exciting, and full of opportunities to learn and develop. Whether you're creating unforgettable guest experiences or supporting your team, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With the opportunity to learn, develop, and be recognised, Cairn Group is a place where you can build a career, you’re proud of.

About the Role:

As a Breakfast Chef at Cairn Group, you’ll lead the morning brigade with energy, skill, and a passion for delivering the perfect start to our guests’ day.

With a focus on fresh, high-quality food, you’ll take ownership of breakfast service and support lunch or conference catering when needed. You’ll set the tone for the kitchen each day—ensuring standards are high, food is prepared with care, and operations run like clockwork.

You’ll play a key role in managing kitchen safety, hygiene, and stock control, while helping to train and motivate the team to exceed expectations. Your professional approach and attention to detail will help create a seamless guest experience, from the first bite to the last.

About You:

You will thrive at Cairn Group because you are:

• A Hospitality Hero – You bring energy and warmth to the kitchen, creating memorable mornings and showing respect to every guest and team member.
• A Service Superstar – Your passion for quality, timing, and presentation ensures every breakfast is best-in-class.
• A Team Player – Whether you’re leading the pass or supporting prep, you collaborate with integrity and help build a positive, sustainable kitchen culture.
• Cool Under Pressure – Early starts and busy services don’t faze you—you stay calm, focused, and professional no matter what.
• A Polished Professional – You maintain high standards in appearance and hygiene, representing Cairn Group with pride.
• Proactive & Organised – You plan ahead, work efficiently, and are always looking for ways to improve the guest experience.

About Us:

Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with over 60 years of expertise in hotel acquisition, ownership, management, investment, and development. Our journey has been shaped by successful partnerships with global brands and a commitment to creating thriving, guest-focused properties.

At Cairn Group, our values - Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, and Excellence (RISE) - are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our team and guests, act with integrity, and invest in our people to build a sustainable future - for our business, our communities, and the planet. Every day, we work to deliver excellence, going the extra mile to create outstanding experiences for our guests.

Benefits:

• Get Paid in Real-Time or build savings with Wagestream: Take control of your earnings. Track your pay live, access funds when needed, build savings and get expert financial tips—all in real-time.
• Stay, Relax and Recharge: Enjoy discounted stays across our all our venues. Treat yourself or bring your friends and family along for a well-earned break.
• Delicious Discounts: Indulge a little with discounts off food and drinks across our hotels, bars and restaurants.
• Spa Discounts: Self-care matters! Treat yourself with exclusive wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs.
• Retail, Cinema & Fun Discounts: Enjoy exclusive access to savings on shopping, cinemas trips and fun days out.
• Rise with Us: From apprenticeships to leadership programmes, we support you to grow and reach your career goals.
• Superstar Awards: Your hard work deserves the spotlight! Each month we celebrate and reward our team members who showcase our values and bring hospitality to life.
• Long-Service Awards: Celebrate key milestones with us, starting from just one year of service—plus enjoy extra annual leave as a thank-you for your commitment.
• Recommend a Friend: Bring great people into the team and earn a bonus when they join!
• 24/7 Support: We’re committed to your wellbeing. Access our confidential Employee Assistance Programme anytime, anywhere.
• Bereavement Leave – When life gets tough, we ensure you have the time and support you need to be with your loved ones.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with your pension plan, designed to help you build long-term security.
• Year-Round Incentives: Enjoy fun incentives, exciting challenges, and surprise perks throughout the year!

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