Breakfast Chef — Flexible Hours & Free Meals On Duty

Duke-of-Cornwall; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted room rates

Birthday leave

Maternity/adoption/parental leave

Course sponsorship

30% F&B discount

Refer a Friend scheme

Flexible working

Wagestream access

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Social and wellness events

Free meals on duty

Job summary

The Duke of Cornwall Hotel in Plymouth is seeking a passionate Breakfast Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will own the breakfast service, cook high-quality dishes and ensure guests start their day with great food.

This role offers an engaging early shift, a supportive team, and benefits including discounted room rates, extra birthday leave, and staff discounts across RBH hotels. We value diversity and hospitality excellence, and provide course sponsorship and welfare initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Breakfast Chef, Chef de Partie or similar in a hotel, restaurant or busy kitchen.
• Passion for food and pride in delivering delicious, well-presented dishes.
• Confidence managing breakfast service and maintaining standards during busy periods.
• Excellent organisation and time management to keep service running smoothly.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, safety and allergen management.
• Commercial awareness for portion control, stock management and reducing waste.
• Positive, reliable and flexible attitude to support the wider kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the breakfast service, preparing and cooking delicious breakfasts for a great start to the day.
• Preparing and presenting a variety of breakfast dishes to look and taste great and meet quality standards.
• Managing breakfast preparation and ensuring the kitchen is organised, stocked and ready for service.
• Working with the Food & Beverage team to provide a seamless breakfast experience.
• Maintaining HACCP and kitchen hygiene standards and complying with safety procedures.
• Monitoring stocks and controlling waste to support food cost management.
• Catering for dietary requirements and allergens, ensuring safe preparation.
• Bringing a positive attitude and fresh ideas to continually improve breakfast offering and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Breakfast Chef experience

Chef de Partie experience

Food safety knowledge

Allergen management

Job description

The Duke of Cornwall Hotel in Plymouth is seeking a passionate Breakfast Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will own the breakfast service, cook high-quality dishes and ensure guests start their day with great food.

This role offers an engaging early shift, a supportive team, and benefits including discounted room rates, extra birthday leave, and staff discounts across RBH hotels. We value diversity and hospitality excellence, and provide course sponsorship and welfare initiatives.