Hotel Breakfast Chef in Lavenham

Breakfast Chef Historic Coaching Inn — Lavenham, Suffolk Location: Lavenham, Suffolk Salary: £32,000 per annum, based on a 45-hour week (approx. £13.60 per hour) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Live-In / Accommodation: Available at £75 per week Overview This is a beautifully preserved, character-filled coaching inn in the heart of Lavenham, Suffolk — one of England's best-preserved medieval villages, with centuries of history and timber-framed charm on the doorstep. Breakfast is a genuine part of the experience here, and it shows in the standards expected of the kitchen. The kitchen needs an experienced Breakfast Chef who can take real ownership of the morning service and deliver a cooked-to-order breakfast to a very high standard, every single day. The Role You'll run the breakfast service from setup through to service and clean-down, delivering a full cooked-to-order breakfast — from the classic full breakfast through to bespoke guest requests — working closely with the front-of-house team to keep timing and detail right every morning. Key Responsibilities Deliver a full cooked-to-order breakfast service to a consistently high standard Prepare and set up the breakfast section ahead of service, ensuring all mise en place is completed on time Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, safety and kitchen cleanliness throughout service Work efficiently and calmly under pressure during peak breakfast periods Liaise closely with the front-of-house team on guest requirements, dietary needs and timings Support wider kitchen operations as required, working collaboratively with the broader culinary team Key Requirements Proven experience cooking breakfast to order at a very high standard, ideally within a hotel, inn or similar quality-led environment A genuine passion for breakfast cookery and strong attention to detail Ability to work calmly and efficiently under time pressure A solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude Early-morning availability If you take real pride in getting the first meal of the day right, this is worth a conversation. What's On Offer £32,000 per annum, based on a 45-hour week (approx. £13.60 per hour) Live-in accommodation available at £75 per week A genuinely characterful setting in one of Suffolk's most historic villages A full-time, permanent role with real job security Apply today to find out more. CVs in English (Word or PDF format only) Important Notes: 1. Applications by email or phone. 2. Word format and ENGLISH only. 3. DDH does not charge work seekers. 4. All workers subject to UK taxation. By applying for this role, you consent to DDH Recruitment Ltd holding and processing your personal data, including your CV and contact details, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for this and other suitable vacancies. Your information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR, will not be shared with any third party without your consent, and will be retained only for as long as necessary. You may ask us to amend or delete your data at any time by contacting DDH Recruitment Ltd