Breakfast Chef

Role

As a Breakfast Chef – you are a key pillar of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in leading the brigade and delivering high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the breakfast service, delivering exceptional morning dishes that blend timeless classics with fresh, health-focused creations.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef to develop and refine the breakfast offering, ensuring the menu remains seasonal, innovative, and full of personality.
• Train junior chefs on recipes, techniques, and standards while providing regular coaching.
• Manage sections and prep lists effectively to ensure smooth service.
• Support food cost control, waste reduction, and stock rotation to protect margins.
• Maintain impeccable standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
• Ensure strong coordination and clear communication with the Front of House team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a hotel or restaurant breakfast operation.
• Strong sense of hospitality and guest service.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent presentation.
• Availability and responsiveness.

Benefits

• From £37 000 to £40 000 annual salary (inclusive of Tronc).
• 28 days holiday.
• Start date: ASAP.
• GP Service & EAP discount.
• Everything homemade – we receive whole cuts of meat and entire fish, and everything is prepared in-house.
• 100% of staff meal covered during working hours.
• 50% discount in all our brasseries.

Nouvelle Garde is an equal opportunities employer, and we view diversity as a key strength of our business.

Nouvelle Garde is committed to recruiting, recognising, and promoting all talent, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, background, or disability.

The more diverse our profiles, the better equipped our teams will be to carry out our mission: Boire et manger à la française.

Please note: All applicants must hold a valid visa or the right to work in the UK.

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