Breakfast Chef

The Sir Christopher Wren Hotel; Windsor; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream – flexible access to earned-wag

Paid day off for birthday

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Saroving Rewards

Employee appreciation events

Family & Friends Accommodation rates &

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Sarova Hotels is hiring a Breakfast Chef at our Windsor property. You will prepare and cook breakfast dishes, maintain a high standard of presentation, and contribute to an exceptional guest breakfast experience.

Working 40 hours across 5 days with early morning shifts (approx. 5:30–6:00am) and weekend/bank holiday rota. Join a friendly kitchen team focused on quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Breakfast experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong presentation and focus on fresh food.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of hot and cold breakfast dishes.
• Set up and maintain breakfast buffet with stock and presentation.
• Cook fresh orders to guests' requirements.
• Ensure food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Assist with lunch preparation as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate ordering needs.
• Work with the wider kitchen team for smooth operations.
• Follow all food safety and allergen procedures.

Skills

Breakfast cooking

Food hygiene

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

Food Safety Level 2 qualification

Job description

29,500 per annum + share of service charge & excellent benefits

Are you an early riser who loves creating a great start to the day?

If you're passionate about cooking, take pride in preparing high-quality breakfasts, and enjoy working as part of a friendly kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you.

At Sarova Hotels, we're a family-run collection of hotels where people genuinely matter. We believe that when we look after our team, they'll look after our guests. That's why we invest in our people, support career development, and create an environment where everyone feels valued, encouraged and able to grow.

Breakfast is one of the most important parts of our guests' stay, and as our Breakfast Chef, you'll play a key role in ensuring every morning starts with delicious food, excellent presentation and outstanding service. Working alongside our talented kitchen team, you'll prepare and cook a wide range of breakfast dishes while helping maintain the high standards our guests expect.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, have a passion for fresh food and take pride in delivering consistently high standards, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role

Working 40 hours per week across any 5 days out of 7, you'll be responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting our breakfast offering to the highest standard, ensuring guests receive an exceptional dining experience every morning.
This is an early morning role, with shifts typically starting between 5:30am and 6:00am and finishing early afternoon. Weekend and bank holiday working is required as part of the rota.
You'll also assist with food preparation for later services where required and work closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and safely.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who enjoys cooking and takes pride in producing quality food. You'll be organised, reliable and able to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

Why join Sarova Hotels?

As a family-run hotel group, we know that great hospitality starts with great people. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive workplace where everyone is encouraged to develop their career, share ideas and enjoy coming to work.
Whether you're looking to build your culinary career or continue developing your skills, we'll give you the support, encouragement and opportunities to help you succeed.
If you're ready to become part of the Sarova family, we'd love to hear from you

• Stream – flexible access to your earned wages & financial coaching App
• A paid day off for your birthday
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Saroving Rewards for going the extra mile & delivering exceptional guest service
• Employee appreciation events
• Family & Friends Accommodation rates & employee F & B discounts at all hotels in the group
• Opportunities for training and development & recognising your potential

As our Breakfast Chef, you'll have...

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally preparing breakfast or all-day dining.
• A passion for fresh food and high-quality presentation.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A positive, flexible and reliable approach to work.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification (or willingness to obtain one).

What will you be doing as our Breakfast Chef?

• Preparing and cooking a wide variety of hot and cold breakfast dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Setting up and maintaining the breakfast buffet and ensuring it remains fully stocked and attractively presented.
• Cooking fresh breakfast orders to guests’ requirements.
• Ensuring food quality, presentation and portion control standards are maintained.
• Assisting with food preparation for lunch or other kitchen services as required.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting ordering requirements.
• Working closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Following all food safety, allergen and company procedures.

Please note: there is no staff car parking on site at the hotel, but plenty of secure space to store bicycles and with great access to local bus and train services.

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.