Breakfast Chef Partner — Lead Kitchen & Night Premium

John Lewis plc; Cookham Rise; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night premium pay

Employee ownership partnership

Flexible working

Job summary

John Lewis Partnership is seeking a Breakfast Chef at the Odney Club, Cookham. You’ll support Head and Sous Chefs, manage kitchen operations in their absence, and help deliver high-quality breakfast offerings while tracking wastage and inventory. You’ll work closely with Front of House to ensure superb guest service.

Night premium applies for hours 22:00–06:00. Salary range £34,080–£46,300 with 45 hours weekly. DBS checks may be required, and flexible working is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional chef qualifications required.
• Excellent allergen management and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to train and mentor junior kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a food offer aligned with current trends and customer demand.
• Train and develop junior chefs and kitchen porters.
• Ensure compliance with allergen, food safety and health & safety policies.

Skills

Professional chef qualifications

Allergen management

Hygiene & safety standards

Team leadership

Education

City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery / equivalent

BTEC HNC in professional cookery

Job description

John Lewis Partnership is seeking a Breakfast Chef at the Odney Club, Cookham. You’ll support Head and Sous Chefs, manage kitchen operations in their absence, and help deliver high-quality breakfast offerings while tracking wastage and inventory. You’ll work closely with Front of House to ensure superb guest service.

Night premium applies for hours 22:00–06:00. Salary range £34,080–£46,300 with 45 hours weekly. DBS checks may be required, and flexible working is encouraged.