Breakfast Chef

Permanent

Breakfast Chef – £32,000 + Share of Tips – Live In

Enjoy a great work environment, fantastic benefits and a role where you can take ownership of breakfast service!

Are you an experienced Breakfast Chef who enjoys creating excellent food and taking pride in a smooth breakfast service? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious country hotel in Lavenham, preparing high-quality plated breakfasts for around 50 guests in a beautiful setting.

With a competitive salary, a share of tips and excellent staff benefits, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of your section while working within a respected hotel known for its exceptional food and hospitality. If you enjoy early starts and delivering consistently high standards, this could be the perfect next step in Lavenham.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

• £32,000 salary plus a share of the tips

• Complimentary golf at a sister hotel

• 28 days’ annual leave

• 50% off food in all the group’s hotel restaurants

• Discounted bed and breakfast stays at any of the group’s hotels from just £50 per room, per night

• 50% off spa treatments and discounted products

• Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme

• Retail discounts to help you save on everyday purchases

• Company pension scheme

• Tailored company induction and ongoing training and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

As Breakfast Chef, you’ll take responsibility for delivering a high-quality breakfast service while maintaining excellent kitchen standards.

• Prepare and serve high-quality plated breakfasts for approximately 50 guests

• Take ownership of the breakfast service, ensuring dishes are delivered consistently and efficiently

• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and stocktaking, and minimise food waste

• Maintain excellent cleanliness and comply with HACCP and food safety regulations

• Complete kitchen opening and closing checklists

• Support the main kitchen with preparation, lunch and dinner service, or room service orders when required

• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to an excellent standard

• Work closely with the wider kitchen team to maintain smooth daily operations

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a confident Chef who enjoys early mornings and can independently deliver a high-quality breakfast service.

• Previous experience as a breakfast chef within a hotel environment

• Confidence working independently and preparing plated breakfasts for around 50 guests

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail and pride in food presentation

• A good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards

• The ability to manage time effectively during busy breakfast services

• A flexible approach and willingness to support the wider kitchen team when needed

• Experience as a Chef De Partie would be advantageous

If you’re looking for your next opportunity as a Breakfast Chef in Lavenham, this is a fantastic chance to join a prestigious country hotel and enjoy an excellent salary, a share of tips and a range of staff benefits. Apply now!

Job Number │ 49239 / INDCHEFS
Location │ Lavenham
Role │ Breakfast Chef

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.