Breakfast Chef - Weekends

The Falstaff - Kitchen; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink events

Discounts at sister hotel (Rye)

5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

Friendly team environment

Job summary

The Falstaff, Canterbury is seeking a weekend Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen and deliver a high-quality Saturday and Sunday breakfast service, with occasional midweek cover.

You’ll prepare and cook a range of breakfast dishes, maintain cleanliness and high standards, and work with the team to ensure a smooth service. Benefits include food & drink events, sister hotel discounts in Rye, and 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking breakfast dishes
• Maintaining consistency, quality and presentation throughout service
• Managing your section efficiently during busy periods
• Ensuring food is prepared safely and in line with food hygiene standards
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and well stocked
• Working closely with the wider team to ensure a smooth breakfast service
• Supporting with preparation and close-down duties as required

Job description

Job title–Weekend Breakfast Chef
Location– The Falstaff, Canterbury

We are seeking a confident Weekend Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen at The Falstaff, Canterbury.

Who are we:

The Falstaff occupies a former coaching inn dating back 1403, with many original features still present. Just meters from the medieval West gate towers and a 2 minutes’ walk from the centre of Canterbury, the Falstaff offers a selection of individually decorated rooms and suites. Guests can also enjoy breakfast & afternoon tea, as well as a stylish cocktail bar.

We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Weekend Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team and take responsibility for delivering a high-quality breakfast service every Saturday and Sunday. (with periodical holiday cover during the week)

You’ll be preparing and cooking a range of breakfast dishes to a consistently high standard, while ensuring the kitchen remains clean, organised and fully prepared throughout service.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing and cooking breakfast dishes
• Maintaining consistency, quality and presentation throughout service
• Managing your section efficiently during busy periods
• Ensuring food is prepared safely and in line with food hygiene standards
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and well stocked
• Working closely with the wider team to ensure a smooth breakfast service
• Supporting with preparation and close-down duties as required

Qualities we are looking for:

• Punctual, reliable, and trustworthy
• Have a genuine passion for hospitality
• Confident working independently and managing a busy service
• Can-do attitude
• Team player who communicates well with colleagues

Benefits:

• Food and drink events and opportunities to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Generous discounts on food and accommodation at our sister hotel in nearby Rye
• 5.6 weeks’ holiday per year pro rata
• Being part of a friendly and passionate team

Diversity

The Falstaff, Canterbury is proud to be an equal opportunities workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and train the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races,

Compensation: To be discussed