Morning Kitchen Leader — Head Breakfast Chef

Hiddenwell; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary spa day on your workannn

Free use of leisure and spa facilities

30% off stays and spa days

Discounts on food, drink and retail

Pension scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Hiddenwell is seeking a Head Breakfast Chef for Ardencote Manor to take ownership of the breakfast kitchen. The role leads the day-to-day operation, working with the Executive Chef and the Food & Beverage team to deliver a smooth, guest-focused service.

You will drive high-standard breakfast presentation, manage stock and waste, and mentor the breakfast brigade. The position is full-time, 45 hours weekly, with a 6:00am start, based in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Senior chef or breakfast leadership experience in a busy hospitality setting.
• Excellent breakfast cookery and kitchen operations knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong food safety, hygiene and allergen management awareness.
• Good understanding of stock control, food costs and waste management.
• Ability to organise a busy service and delegate effectively.
• Passion for fresh, high-quality, seasonal ingredients.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a calm leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day running of the breakfast kitchen.
• Lead, organise and motivate the breakfast brigade.
• Ensure breakfasts are prepared, cooked and presented to a high standard.
• Manage service to ensure correct quantities, timing and minimal waste.
• Maintain excellent standards across buffet and plated service.
• Support menu planning using local and seasonal produce.
• Maintain recipe, presentation, portion and quality standards.
• Support food costing, stock management and waste reduction.
• Ensure dietary requirements and allergens are managed safely.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
• Coach and develop chefs within the breakfast team.
• Provide feedback and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with Front of House to ensure guest experience.
• Engage with guests during service and respond to feedback.

Skills

Breakfast leadership

Kitchen operations

Team leadership

Food safety

Allergen management

Stock control

Food costs

Menu development

Communication

Delegation

Job description

Hiddenwell is seeking a Head Breakfast Chef for Ardencote Manor to take ownership of the breakfast kitchen. The role leads the day-to-day operation, working with the Executive Chef and the Food & Beverage team to deliver a smooth, guest-focused service.

You will drive high-standard breakfast presentation, manage stock and waste, and mentor the breakfast brigade. The position is full-time, 45 hours weekly, with a 6:00am start, based in the United Kingdom.