Breakfast Chef – Another Place, The Lake
We’re looking for a friendly and hardworking Breakfast Chef to join our Rampsbeck team. You will collaborate closely with the Head Chef, overseeing operations and ensuring top‑notch food quality and service, while inspiring autonomy and empowerment within the Kitchen team.
Our Breakfast Chef Role
As the first point of culinary contact for our guests each day, you will create nourishing and memorable dishes while maintaining a seamless guest experience and a hearty kitchen rapport.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation, cooking and service of all breakfast menu items, ensuring all standards are met.
- Execute the full breakfast service, including preparation of bacon, sausages, egg dishes, porridges and other required meals.
- Slice cold meat, cut fruit and prepare compotes for the cold buffet; maintain fresh items day‑to‑day.
- Prepare the children’s buffet as required, ensuring balanced menus and avoiding repetition.
- Follow all kitchen schedules, complete daily check sheets and temperature logs, and comply with all supervisory instructions.
- Partake in the smooth running of all kitchen and back‑of‑house areas.
- Maintain an organised, clean and safe workplace for yourself and colleagues.
- Record all waste accurately using the kitchen wastage sheets.
Job Skills & Requirements
- Food Hygiene certificate (essential).
- Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns.
- Interest and passion for the food industry.
- NVQ level 1 & 2 or equivalent (minimum).
- Team‑player with a positive, proactive mindset.
- Guest service focused, calm under pressure, and responsible use of equipment.
- Eager to learn and maintain professional presentation.
What We Can Offer
- A relaxed professional workplace on the shores of Ullswater.
- Excellent career prospects in an expanding organisation.
- Special rates for you and your family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel.
- Discounts at our restaurants: Rampsbeck, Living Space, Glasshouse and The Brackenrigg.
- Team social events, treatment discounts and a dedicated mental‑health support helpline.
We encourage you to join us if you love to work in a supportive, flexible team environment and want to create memorable breakfast experiences.
