Chef

Permanent

Chef – Fresh Start for 2026 | Fresh Food Kitchen | 05:00-14:00 | Outskirts of Southampton

Looking for a fresh start in 2026 with sociable hours and a better work-life balance?
This Breakfast Chef role on the outskirts of Southampton offers a structured 05:00-14:00 shift, 5 days per week, giving you your afternoons and evenings back while working in a fresh food-led kitchen.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern hospitality group that values consistency, quality ingredients, and its people, with plenty of company perks and long-term development available.

Why apply for this Breakfast Chef role?
You’ll enjoy:

• £26,208 salary based on a 40-hour per week contract
• Fixed early shifts: 05:00-14:00, 5 days out of 7
• Excellent work-life balance with afternoons and evenings free
• Fresh, healthy meals provided on duty
• Strong career development and training across the wider group
• Discounted hotel stays and 50% off food and drink within the company
• High street discounts through Perks at Work
• 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Modern, inclusive team facilities
• Access to a wide range of company perks and benefits across the group

Key Responsibilities:
As a Breakfast Chef, you’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing and delivering high-quality breakfast dishes using fresh ingredients
• Running the breakfast service smoothly and efficiently
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen organisation
• Supporting preparation for the wider kitchen where required
• Working as part of a professional, supportive morning kitchen team

What we’re looking for:
This role would suit a Breakfast Chef who:

• Has experience in a fresh food or hotel breakfast environment
• Enjoys early starts and a structured routine
• Takes pride in consistency, presentation, and quality
• Works well within a team and communicates clearly
• Is reliable, organised, and professional

If you’re looking for a role on the outskirts of Southampton and want a fresh start in 2026 with early finishes, great balance, and excellent company benefits, this could be the perfect fit.

Apply now and start your 2026 with a role that works around your lifestyle.

Job Number │ 934502 / INDSOTONCHEF
Role | Chef
Consultant │ Ollie Moore

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