Breakfast Chef

Platinum-Recruitment; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Discounted or free food

Staff parking

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is partnering with a luxury hotel on the Devon coast near Kingsbridge to recruit a Breakfast Chef to join a high-standard kitchen and deliver plated breakfasts using locally sourced ingredients.

You'll work five days a week, overseeing breakfast service for around 40-50 guests each morning during peak season, with opportunities to assist lunch and afternoon tea. Live-in accommodation is available and public transport is limited due to the remote location.

Qualifications

• Breakfast Chef with proven track record in high-standard kitchens serving plated breakfasts.
• Experience in hotels delivering high-quality plated breakfasts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee breakfast service for 40–50 guests each morning.
• Assist with lunch service and afternoon tea.
• Maintain quality and calm efficiency under pressure.

Skills

Breakfast cooking

Plated breakfast service

Team player

Food quality

Own transport

Job description

Salary / Rate of pay

£28,000 to £30,000per annum (dependent on experience)

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a luxury hotel on the Devon coast near Kingsbridge, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Breakfast Chef to join the team, producing high-quality plated dishes for restaurant guests.

What’s in it for you?

• Live in accommodation available
• Discounted or free food
• Staff parking
• Training and development opportunities

Package

• £28,000 to £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Why choose our Client?

Are you a talented Breakfast Chef seeking a unique opportunity to showcase your skills in an exceptional setting?

Our client is an iconic hotel in Devon, in a very unique location. This beautiful property has a fantastic reputation, breathtaking views and is steeped in history and stories.

The kitchen team here are working to a very high standard and has a real passion and drive to serve the best, fine dining food around. Our client is therefore looking for a like-minded individual who has worked in high-quality establishments serving plated breakfasts. You must be a real people person and a team player in order to help take the team and the hotel further!

Please note: due to the remote location, this role may be more suited to someone with their own transport, as public transport in the area is limited.

What’s involved?

We're looking for a Breakfast Chef with a proven track record in high-standard kitchens, serving up good quality, plated breakfasts.

Working 5 days per week, the Breakfast Chef will be instrumental in setting the tone for the guests' day, creating a memorable breakfast experience from an à la carte menu using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Reporting to the Executive Chef and Head Chef, you'll be responsible for preparing and overseeing the breakfast service, catering for around 40-50 guests each morning during peak season. After breakfast, your attention will turn to lunch service and afternoon tea, which is very popular at the hotel. Previous hotel experience to a similar standard is preferred.

The successful Breakfast Chef will have a genuine passion for food, an unwavering commitment to quality, and the ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure. You will also have previous experience of a plated breakfast service.

Please note: due to the remote location, this role may be more suited to someone with their own transport, as public transport in the area is limited.