Breakfast Chef Live In

The Swan Inn; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Colleague accommodation

50% off food

Accommodation provided

1/3 off room bookings

Video spotlight for role

Paid breaks

Employee assistance program

Give-inn back scheme

Job summary

The Swan Inn in Grasmere, Lake District, part of the Inn Collection Group, seeks a Breakfast Chef to join a kitchen that delivers high-quality breakfasts with a warm, welcoming service. You’ll be responsible for your section before, during, and after service, ensuring fresh, accurately stored ingredients and consistent presentation.

Ideal candidates are early risers with a passion for food and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in a breakfast/early-morning kitchen environment preferred.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety and quality.
• Ability to manage your section before, during and after service.
• Strong communication with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfasts with focus on quality and consistency.
• Take responsibility for your section throughout service.
• Ensure correct storage, labelling and dating of all food stock.

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.
The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs with rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales.
At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values of respect, customer focused, warmth, , and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

The Swan is tucked beneath the dramatic fells surrounding the picturesque village of Grasmere in the Lake District. Steeped in history, this charming inn offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it a firm favourite among visitors to the area. With its stunning location and rich heritage, The Swan provides the perfect base to explore Grasmere’s natural beauty and the surrounding landscape.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As Breakfast Chef, you’ll play a crucial role in our kitchen, ensuring presentation and attention to detail are key. A natural early riser, punctual and consistent, your experience in a similar role and commitment to fresh food environments will shine through as you take full responsibility for your section before, during, and after service. You will maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and quality, ensuring the appropriate storage, labelling, and dating of all food stock following company policy and legislation.

You’ll work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams, demonstrating strong communication, time-keeping, and organisational skills.

If you’re hardworking, eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we think you’ll fit right inn...

Tele has a passion for cooking. Watch this video to see how this role allows her to turn that passion into exceptional dishes.

This role comes with the added benefit of colleague accommodation.