Breakfast Chef – Craft Seasonal Mornings in Luxury Hotel

The Alfriston Hotel; Seaford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holidays

Wagestream access

Team meals on shift

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeships up to Level 4

Job summary

The Alfriston Hotel in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Breakfast Chef to join our Kitchen team. You will contribute to a high-quality breakfast service in a historic 41-bedroom hotel, ensuring dishes are prepared to recipe cards with precise portions and minimal waste.

We offer a competitive starting salary or hourly rate, generous holidays, and opportunities for training, development, and progression within the group. Complimentary team meals on shift and Wagestream access are included.

Qualifications

• Experience as a breakfast chef.
• Ability to prepare mise en place for breakfast service.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Willingness to mentor junior staff and communicate with the Sous/Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Work Sundays and Mondays from 6am - 11am.
• Maintain stocks and keep breakfast ingredients in optimal condition.
• Prepare mise en place for the breakfast section under guidance.
• Follow recipe cards, ensure correct quantities to minimise waste.
• Ensure dishes reach hot plate or pass with correct garnish and portion.
• Support commis chefs with training and mentoring.
• Communicate shortages promptly to the Sous/Head chef.
• Maintain a professional and respectful kitchen environment.
• Engage in training to advance culinary skills.
• Adhere to Hygiene, Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Breakfast cooking

Mise en place

Food hygiene

Team mentoring

Job description

The Alfriston Hotel in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Breakfast Chef to join our Kitchen team. You will contribute to a high-quality breakfast service in a historic 41-bedroom hotel, ensuring dishes are prepared to recipe cards with precise portions and minimal waste.

We offer a competitive starting salary or hourly rate, generous holidays, and opportunities for training, development, and progression within the group. Complimentary team meals on shift and Wagestream access are included.