Sunrise Breakfast Chef: Create Fresh Morning Classics

Derby Midland Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Employee discounts

Eye care

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Counseling sessions

Bonus incentives

Job summary

The Derby Midland Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western is seeking a skilled Breakfast Chef to lead the morning service and help guests start their day well. You will cook a range of breakfast items to a consistently high standard, present dishes attractively, and work with the kitchen team to maintain hygiene and order.

The role offers early shifts, on-site work, and opportunities to support junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Breakfast Chef or in a similar kitchen role.
• Ability to work early shifts and manage breakfast service.
• Commitment to producing well‑cooked, well‑presented food to a high standard.
• Works calmly and efficiently in a structured kitchen environment.
• Understands hygiene, cleanliness and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of breakfast dishes, including eggs, bacon, sausages, toast, pastries and other breakfast items.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to a high standard, with care and attention to detail.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen areas, equipment and workstations.
• Support the ordering and management of kitchen supplies and stock levels.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to support a smooth and efficient service.
• Keep work areas clean, organised and well maintained.
• Assist with the training and support of junior kitchen team members when required.

Skills

Breakfast cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Early shifts

Job description

The Derby Midland Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western is seeking a skilled Breakfast Chef to lead the morning service and help guests start their day well. You will cook a range of breakfast items to a consistently high standard, present dishes attractively, and work with the kitchen team to maintain hygiene and order.

The role offers early shifts, on-site work, and opportunities to support junior staff.