Breakfast Chef - Live In, Own Breakfast Service, Tips Share

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Lavenham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary golf at a sister hotel

28 days' annual leave

50% off food in group hotels

Discounted bed and breakfast stays at

50% off spa treatments

Hospitality Action Employee Assistance

Retail discounts

Company pension scheme

Tailored induction and training

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Breakfast Chef for a prestigious country hotel in Lavenham. The role centers on delivering excellent plated breakfasts for around 50 guests, with an early start and responsibility for the breakfast service in a storied hospitality setting.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive £32,000 salary plus a share of tips, excellent staff benefits, and opportunities for progression within the hotel group known for exceptional food and service.

Qualifications

• Experience as breakfast chef in a hotel environment.
• Ability to prepare plated breakfasts for ~50 guests.
• Strong food hygiene and safety knowledge.
• Flexible to support wider kitchen team when needed.
• Experience in stock monitoring and ordering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality breakfast service for ~50 guests, maintaining kitchen standards.
• Prepare and plate high-quality plated breakfasts.
• Own the breakfast service to ensure consistent, timely delivery.
• Monitor stock levels; assist with ordering and stocktaking; minimise waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with HACCP and food safety standards.
• Complete opening/closing kitchen checklists.
• Support main kitchen with lunch/dinner service, or room service when required.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Work with the wider kitchen team to maintain smooth daily operations.

Skills

Breakfast chef

Food safety

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team support

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Breakfast Chef for a prestigious country hotel in Lavenham. The role centers on delivering excellent plated breakfasts for around 50 guests, with an early start and responsibility for the breakfast service in a storied hospitality setting.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive £32,000 salary plus a share of tips, excellent staff benefits, and opportunities for progression within the hotel group known for exceptional food and service.