Breakfast Chef

Cornwall Staff Agency; Falmouth (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Retention bonuses

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Cornwall Staff Agency Limited is seeking a Breakfast Chef for a luxury hotel and restaurant in Falmouth. The role starts at 5:30am and may include some evenings, working as part of a professional kitchen team delivering exceptional breakfast service.

The successful candidate will have prior breakfast chef or chef de partie experience in a quality setting, strong organisational skills, and a passion for fresh food. Parking is available on site and a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as Breakfast Chef or similar in a quality hotel or restaurant.
• Ability to work independently during morning service.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Passion for fresh food and guest satisfaction.
• Punctual and reliable with a 5:30am start.
• Food Hygiene certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality breakfast, including cooked-to-order and buffet items.
• Present dishes to the highest standards.
• Organise and set up the kitchen for service.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Manage stock, rotation, and minimise waste.
• Prepare ingredients and complete mise en place.
• Work efficiently during busy service periods.
• Support wider kitchen team for later services.
• Ensure equipment is used safely and kept clean.
• Follow HACCP procedures.

Skills

Breakfast chef experience

Independent worker

Organisational skills

Time-management

Fresh food focus

Reliable punctuality

Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Breakfast Chef to join an award-winning, small luxury hotel and restaurant in

Falmouth.

Location: Falmouth

Role: Breakfast Chef

Shift: 5:30am - 1:30pm with potential to work evenings as well

Parking: Available on site + excellent benefits a retention bonuses

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded hotel, working as part of a professional kitchen team delivering exceptional breakfast service in a luxury hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a high-quality breakfast service, including cooked-to-order and buffet items.
• Ensuring all dishes are presented to the highest standards.
• Organising and setting up the kitchen ready for service.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and food safety standards.
• Managing stock levels, stock rotation, and minimising food waste.
• Preparing ingredients and completing daily mise en place.
• Working efficiently during busy service periods.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team with preparation for later services when required.
• Ensuring all equipment is used safely and kept clean.
• Following all health & safety and HACCP procedures.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Breakfast Chef, Chef de Partie, or Commis Chef in a quality hotel or restaurant.
• Able to work independently and manage a busy morning service.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Passionate about fresh food and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to start work at 5:30am.
• Food Hygiene certification is desirable.

This role would suit an enthusiastic chef who enjoys early starts and takes pride in delivering an outstanding breakfast experience for guests.