Breakfast Chef

Breakfast Chef Near Basingstoke Fulltime, including weekends. Base salary of Living Wage + Service Charge. Estimated earnings potential of £16-£20 per hour, paid bi-weekly.

Are you an organised and experienced chef with high standards of your service? Are you ready to take full ownership of our breakfast operation at a stunning new rural pub that blends premium quality with hearty character? Do you want to have the opportunity to showcase your autonomy and creativity within a supportive, professional environment?

About The Candover: The Candover is a relaxed country pub with rooms set in the heart of the Hampshire countryside. With timber and stone floors, limewashed walls, antique furnishings and a cosy bar with open fires, it is the kind of place you wander into after a walk and feel instantly at home. While contemporary, attentive hospitality underpins everything we do, our approach remains simple, traditional and welcoming, offering great beer, fantastic wine and exceptional food cooked over fire and wood. Warmth, professionalism and personality sit at the heart of everything we do. We take inspiration from modern British dining and pair it with the warmth and generosity of Mediterranean hospitality, creating dishes and drinks that feel relaxed, vibrant and full of flavour. Celebrating quality produce and natural flavours, our food is confident but never fussy. Expect flame-grilled meats, seasonal vegetables and lighter plates that bring balance and freshness. Each dish is prepared to be both comforting and contemporary, offering the kind of food you want to eat every day but made with the care and attention that makes it feel special.

About The Role: We are searching for a chef with strong experience in high-volume kitchens who is now seeking a role that balances responsibility, quality and lifestyle. This role is ideal for a senior-level chef who is confident running a kitchen independently, enjoys early starts, and is looking for a consistent working pattern that finishes by early afternoon.

Why Work with Us? The beating heart of The Candover is its staff, which is why we have embedded a fantastic working environment and supportive culture into our foundations. In addition to working amongst beautiful surroundings, we passionately offer clear career development pathways to invest in the development of our team. Alongside, other benefits of working with us can include occasional unique supplier trips, meaningful role‑specific benefits, and a positive and collaborative culture. The Candover is a workplace where growth, wellbeing, and great experiences go hand in hand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Begin early morning preparation from approximately 5am, deliver breakfast service for hotel guests followed by public service from 8am to 11am.
• Execute a modern, relaxed breakfast menu with consistency, pace and attention to detail.
• Contribute ideas and refinements that enhance the breakfast offering while respecting structure.
• Take full ownership of the kitchen during breakfast hours, working confidently with day team members, leading service calmly and professionally.
• Complete midday administrative tasks to support kitchen continuity.
• Ensure the kitchen is handed over clean, well-stocked and ready for the next service.

What We’re Looking For:

• Suited to an experienced chef with a background in high-volume, high-quality kitchens.
• Ideal for someone seeking early morning to early afternoon working hours.
• A creative eye.
• Organised and reliable.
• Excellent standards of cleanliness and readiness.

Tips are pooled and distributed fairly and transparently by our appointed troncmaster in line with the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023. Apply now for the opportunity of progression within a professional, supportive environment and build a long-term career in hospitality.