Luxury Breakfast Chef - Flexible Shifts & Growth

The Signet Collection; Wealden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programmes & development

Discounts at restaurants/hotels for yo

Wagestream access

Generous holidays

Referral bonuses

Job summary

The Signet Collection is seeking an experienced Breakfast Chef to join The Alfriston in East Sussex. You will contribute to the breakfast service in a historic 41-bedroom hotel, participating in creating high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen standards.

You will work early shifts, support the Sous/Head Chef, mentor junior staff, and uphold hygiene and safety. Enjoy development opportunities, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling within our luxury collection.

Qualifications

• Experience as a breakfast chef is required.
• Ability to prepare mise en place for breakfast service.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure freshness for breakfast offerings.
• Adhere to hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Support and mentor junior kitchen staff during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work Sundays and Mondays from 6am - 11am.
• Maintain stocks and ensure freshness for breakfast service.
• Prepare mise en place for your section under guidance of Sous/Head Chef.
• Ensure dishes follow recipe cards with correct quantities to minimise waste.
• Present dishes correctly on prescribed serving dish and garnishes.
• Support commis chefs through training and mentoring.
• Communicate shortages to Sous/Head or Head Chef promptly.
• Maintain a professional, respectful kitchen environment for all staff.
• Engage in training programmes to advance culinary skills as required.
• Adhere to Hygiene, Health and Safety regulations and record properly.

Skills

Mise en place

Stock management

Kitchen hygiene

Breakfast service

Mentoring juniors

Job description

The Signet Collection is seeking an experienced Breakfast Chef to join The Alfriston in East Sussex. You will contribute to the breakfast service in a historic 41-bedroom hotel, participating in creating high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen standards.

You will work early shifts, support the Sous/Head Chef, mentor junior staff, and uphold hygiene and safety. Enjoy development opportunities, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling within our luxury collection.