Breakfast Chef — Fast-Paced Morning Kitchen Pro

Dakota Manchester Airport; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special discounts on stays and dining

Bonuses for referrals and Trip Advisor

Additional holiday day on first work-­

Meals on duty and uniforms

Job summary

Dakota Manchester Airport is seeking a morning Breakfast Chef to lead a busy service, prepare and cook to Head Chef specifications, and set up your section for the day ahead. You should have at least 3 years of professional cooking experience, be comfortable with early shifts, and able to work under pressure.

The role offers meal on duty, uniforming, and opportunities for development within a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional cooking experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Willing to work all early morning shifts; being a morning person is advantageous.
• Ability to work at pace and keep calm under pressure.
• Previous qualifications in Food Safety are preferred; training in Health & Safety, Allergens and Food Hygiene provided.

Responsibilities

• Be confident in managing and working a busy Breakfast service.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to the Head Chef's specifications.
• Carry out prep work for breakfast service and set up assigned section ahead of lunch service.
• Multi-task and work through busy service times.
• Full clean down of the kitchen and maintain an immaculate working environment.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front of house team.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation.
• Support across different areas of the Kitchen.

Skills

Cooking

Early morning shifts

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Food Safety qualifications preferred

Job description

Dakota Manchester Airport is seeking a morning Breakfast Chef to lead a busy service, prepare and cook to Head Chef specifications, and set up your section for the day ahead. You should have at least 3 years of professional cooking experience, be comfortable with early shifts, and able to work under pressure.

The role offers meal on duty, uniforming, and opportunities for development within a positive team culture.