Luxury Breakfast Chef — Craft Unforgettable Morning Dining

Recruit Genie; St Albans; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development

Health & Wellbeing platform

Health care cash plans

Discounted food and beverage

Spa discounts

Refer a Friend Scheme

Hotel group discounts

Free staff meals and parking

Job summary

Sopwell House in Hertfordshire (12 acres) is seeking a Breakfast Chef for a full-time role (40 hours). This luxury, five-star country house hotel provides a warm, service-driven environment with opportunities for development and staff benefits.

You will prepare and present breakfast dishes to the highest standards, ensure stock and presentation quality, and assist other departments while maintaining a collaborative team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Culinary Arts or related degree; NVQ Level 2/3 in professional cookery preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Breakfast Chef or similar in a luxury hospitality setting.
• Solid understanding of breakfast preparation and high-quality presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality breakfast dishes to standard.
• Ensure breakfast offerings are fully stocked and presented to the highest standards.
• Maintain food cost controls where applicable.
• Support other departments and maintain good working relationships.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and attention to detail.

Skills

Breakfast cooking

Team player

Customer service

Food presentation

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

NVQ Level 2/3 in professional cookery

Job description

Sopwell House in Hertfordshire (12 acres) is seeking a Breakfast Chef for a full-time role (40 hours). This luxury, five-star country house hotel provides a warm, service-driven environment with opportunities for development and staff benefits.

You will prepare and present breakfast dishes to the highest standards, ensure stock and presentation quality, and assist other departments while maintaining a collaborative team atmosphere.