Breakfast Chef - Live in Available

The Retreat Elcot Park; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Newbury is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to maintain stocks and support breakfast service. You will prepare meals under chef supervision, mentor commis chefs, and uphold hygiene standards. This is a unique opportunity to join a team committed to excellence in service and culinary arts, offering personalized training and advancement opportunities within a well-regarded hospitality group.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus tronc

Personalized training and development opportunities

Discounted rates across restaurants and hotels

28 days' holiday plus birthday off

Flexible scheduling

Complimentary team meals on shift

Long Service Awards

Access to apprenticeships and qualifications

Responsibilities

• Maintain stocks for breakfast service.
• Prepare mise en place under the guidance of Sous/Head Chef.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented correctly.
• Support and mentor commis chefs.
• Communicate shortages to Sous or Head chef.
• Adhere to Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain our stocks, ensuring all remain in the best condition for breakfast service.
• Prepare all relevant mise en place for your section, under the guidance of the Sous/Head Chef.
• Ensure that all dishes are being prepared against our recipe cards, whilst ensuring the correct quantities are used to minimise waste.
• Ensure that all dishes reach the hot plate or pass correctly garnished, the correct portion and size, presented on the prescribed serving dish in the prescribed manner.
• Support all commis chefs, ensuring they are nurtured and supported through their training programme, through ongoing mentoring.
• Communicate any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the Sous or Head chef.
• Maintain a professional and supportive work environment, ensuring all Chefs are respected regardless of their level or background.
• Engage with relevant training programmes to advance your culinary skills, as and when required.
• Ensure that all company rules and regulations relating to Hygiene, Health and Safety are being strictly adhered to and recorded correctly.

About Us

At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.

Our 55-bedroom hotel has been transformed to offer bespoke designed bedrooms, two new exciting restaurant concepts, a state of the art spa with hot and cold tubs on the lawn, and many more experiences to offer our guests.

Benefits

• An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings
• Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development.
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
• 28 days' holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £300.
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards - lunches for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, Lion King tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us.
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 4.