Head Breakfast Chef

Ardencote; Lye Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa day on work anniversary

Free spa and leisure facilities

30% off stays and spa days

Discounts on food, drink and retail

Pension scheme

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox benefits & Online GP

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Training and career development

Job summary

Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Breakfast Chef to take ownership of the breakfast kitchen operation. You will lead from the front, delivering exceptional breakfast, maintaining high standards and building a positive, well‑organised team.

You will manage day-to-day running, work with the Executive Chef and wider F&B team to ensure a smooth, efficient and memorable breakfast service with seasonal menus and strict food safety and portion

Qualifications

• Must have senior chef or breakfast leadership experience.
• Excellent breakfast cookery and kitchen operations knowledge.
• Experience leading and developing a kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Ability to organise a busy service and delegate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of day-to-day running of the breakfast kitchen.
• Leading, organising and motivating the breakfast kitchen brigade.
• Ensuring breakfast dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to a high standard.
• Managing service with correct quantities and minimal waste.
• Maintaining recipe, portion and food quality standards.
• Supporting menu planning and development with seasonal produce.
• Coaching, training and developing chefs in the breakfast brigade.
• Working with Front of House to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Engaging with guests during service and handling feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Breakfast cookery

Food safety & allergens

Stock control

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Head Breakfast Chef
Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat
Full Time | Permanent
Reports to: Executive Chef / Senior Head Chefs
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Estimated Start Date: 04 January 2027

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Head Breakfast Chef to take ownership of our breakfast kitchen operation at Ardencote

Breakfast is an important part of our guests’ experience, and we’re looking for someone who can lead from the front – delivering exceptional food, maintaining high standards and creating a positive, well‑organised kitchen where the team can perform at their best

You’ll lead the day-to-day breakfast operation, working closely with our Executive Chef, Senior Head Chefs and wider Food & Beverage team to deliver a smooth, efficient and memorable service

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the breakfast kitchen
• Leading, organising and motivainge the breakfast kitchen brigade
• Ensuring breakfast dishes are prepared, cooked and presented consistently to a high standard
• Managing service effectively, ensuring food is available in the right quantities, at the right time and with minimal waste
• Maintaining high standards across buffet and plated breakfast service
• Supporting menu planning and development, using fresh, local and seasonal produce wherever possible
• Maintaining recipe, presentation, portion and food quality standards
• Supporting food costing, stock management and waste reduction
• Ensuring dietary requirements and allergens are managed safely and correctly
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation
• Allocating duties effectively and ensure the team is prepared for service
• Coaching, training and developing chefs within the breakfast brigade
• Monitoring performance and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Working closely with Front of House and the wider Food & Beverage team to deliver a seamless guest experience
• Engaging with guests during service and respond positively to feedback
• Working with the Executive Chef and senior team to resolve any food or service concerns quickly and professionally
• Continually look for ways to improve quality, efficiency and the overall breakfast experience

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a confident chef and natural leader who takes pride in delivering an exceptional breakfast experience

• Must have previous experience in a senior chef or breakfast leadership role within a busy hospitality environment
• Must have excellent breakfast cookery and kitchen operational experience
• Must have experience leading, motivating and developing a kitchen team
• Must have excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management
• Must have an excellent understanding of stock control, food costs and waste managementMust have experience maintaining recipe, portion and presentation standards
• Must have the ability to organise a busy service and delegate effectively
• Must have a passion for fresh, high-quality food and seasonal ingredients
• Must have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Must have a calm, positive and hands‑on approach to leadership
• Must have a genuine commitment to creating an excellent guest experience

Our Values

Everything we do is underpinned by our Hiddenwell values:

Integrity – Lead by example, make responsible decisions and maintain high standards across food safety, people and kitchen operations

Excellence – Take pride in delivering exceptional food, presentation and service every morning

Teamwork – Build a positive kitchen brigade and work closely with Front of House and the wider Food & Beverage team

Respect – Lead fairly, value your team and create an environment where people feel supported and encouraged to develop

Commitment – Take ownership of the breakfast operation and continually look for ways to improve quality, efficiency and the guest experience

Make Breakfast Something Guests Remember

For many of our guests, breakfast is one of the final experiences they have with us – and we want it to be one of the best

If you’re a talented chef who loves breakfast, enjoys leading a team and takes pride in creating consistently excellent food, we’d love to hear from you

Lead the team. Set the standard. Start every guest’s day the Hiddenwell way

Additional Information

• 45 hours per week – Full-Time permanent position
• Working 5 days out of 7 per week (including weekends and bank holidays, you will need to be flexible to the business needs)
• Salary: £35,000 per annum
• Shift Pattern: 6:00am - 3:00pm
• Right to work in the UK required as time of application (visa sponsorship is not available)

Why Join Hiddenwell?

• Complimentary spa day on your work anniversary
• Free use of leisure and spa facilities
• 30% off stays and spa days
• Discounts on food, drink and retail
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox benefits and Online GP
• Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Excellent training and career development
• A supportive team where you can grow

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