Breakfast Chef Assistant

Grand Hotel Malahide; Malahide; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Staff parking

Arena Leisure Club access

Staff events

Employee discounts

Taxsaver

Cycle to work

Refer a friend

Job summary

Grand Hotel Malahide in Ireland is seeking a Full-Time Breakfast Chef Assistant to join our Kitchen team. You will work with the Breakfast Chef to prepare and present breakfast items and keep the buffet replenished.

We value a minimum of 1 year experience in a similar hotel kitchen, good hygiene, teamwork and a positive hospitality mindset, and you should be available for early morning shifts. Meals on duty and staff benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar kitchen or breakfast service role.
• Experience with a breakfast buffet is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of food preparation, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Positive attitude and hospitality focus.
• Flexible and able to work early morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with breakfast preparation and food production.
• Prepare and replenish items for the breakfast buffet.
• Meet and greet guests during breakfast service.
• Ensure buffet area is clean and well-presented.
• Follow HACCP and food safety procedures.
• Maintain high personal hygiene and professional appearance.
• Assist with cleaning duties and proper storage of food.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Breakfast Chef Assistant – 4* Grand Hotel, Malahide

Under the management of FBD Hotels & Resorts, the 4-star Grand Hotel Malahide is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Full-Time Breakfast Chef Assistant to join our Kitchen team.

The Breakfast Chef Assistant will work closely with the Breakfast Chef to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the breakfast service. The main responsibility will be to assist with the preparation and presentation of breakfast items and to ensure that the buffet is continuously replenished and maintained to a high standard throughout the morning service.

Responsibilities will include:

• Carry out, to the best of your ability, all reasonable duties requested by the Head Chef or Senior Kitchen Staff
• Assist the Chef with breakfast preparation and food production
• Prepare and replenish items for the breakfast buffet
• Meet and greet guests in a friendly and professional manner during breakfast service
• Ensure hot food plates are pre-heated and service-ready
• Maintain the breakfast buffet area in a clean, tidy, and well-presented condition at all times
• Monitor food levels and ensure timely replenishment
• Follow all HACCP and food safety procedures
• Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and professional appearance at all times
• Assist with cleaning duties, including kitchen equipment and food preparation areas
• Ensure proper storage of food items in line with health and safety regulations
• Support the team in maintaining high service standards and guest satisfaction

Requirements for the role:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar kitchen or breakfast service role, ideally within a 3-star or 4-star hotel environment
• Previous experience working with a breakfast buffet is highly desirable
• Good knowledge of food preparation, hygiene and food safety standards
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, organised and able to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Positive attitude with a genuine interest in hospitality
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work early morning shifts

We have a friendly, supportive and welcoming team, and we hope you will feel right at home as part of our hotel family.

We offer:

• Excellent working conditions
• Great Remuneration package
• Meals on duty
• Complementary Staff parking
• Complementary use of the Arena Leisure Club
• Staff recognition & awards
• Staff events
• Employee, Family and Friends discounted rates across FBD Hotels & Resorts Group
• Taxsaver Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Cash saving scheme
• FBD Insurance 15% Discount
• 'Refer a friend' scheme