Breakfast Kitchen Lead: Fast-Paced Service & Growth

Social Bird Newcastle; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IHG staff rates

Uniform

On-site parking

On-site gym

Pension scheme

Job summary

Social Bird Newcastle is seeking a Breakfast Chef to lead a brand new kitchen and deliver outstanding guest experiences in a hotel setting. You will take ownership of service quality and oversee a team to meet and exceed expectations.

The role requires a proactive leader with kitchen experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage early riser shifts starting around 5.30am. A collaborative, fast-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Positive demeanour and professional manner.
• Experience working in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to lead service and kitchen duties.
• Strong communication with team and managers.
• Keen eye for detail and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow specs from development team to ensure consistency.
• Assist Senior Breakfast Chef in all service and kitchen duties.
• Ensure kitchen procedures and standards are followed and cleaning schedules kept.
• Run a fast-paced breakfast service.
• Maintain good relationships with staff within hotel and restaurant.
• Lead service both solo and in team settings.
• Perform day-to-day kitchen tasks: cooking, cleaning, prep, deliveries.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Initiative

Flexibility

Kitchen experience

Job description

Social Bird Newcastle is seeking a Breakfast Chef to lead a brand new kitchen and deliver outstanding guest experiences in a hotel setting. You will take ownership of service quality and oversee a team to meet and exceed expectations.

The role requires a proactive leader with kitchen experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage early riser shifts starting around 5.30am. A collaborative, fast-paced environment awaits.