Breakfast Chef £38,000 OTE

p /p p b Breakfast Chef Berkshire £38,000 OTE /b /p p Our client is one of Englands most iconic 5-star country house hotels, set in 240 acres of picturesque parkland on the borders of Windsor Great Park, blending the warmth and comfort of a traditional country house hotel with an eccentric spirit. /p p They work with talented and dedicated hospitality professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about supporting their growth through ongoing training, development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment. /p p We foster a culture built on trust, respect, teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute new ideas, and take pride in delivering outstanding service. /p p b Position Overview /b /p p The Breakfast Chef is responsible for leading a designated kitchen section during breakfast service, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. The role also involves mentoring junior chefs, maintaining high food safety standards, and supporting the efficient day-to-day operation of the kitchen. /p p b Key Responsibilities - /b b Kitchen Operations /b /p ul li Lead your designated kitchen section during breakfast service to deliver high-quality food and service. /li li Follow all food safety and HACCP procedures, including food labelling, due diligence, and scheduled deep cleaning. /li li Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic working environment at all times. /li li Assist in controlling food costs through effective stock management, stock rotation, ordering, and waste reduction. /li li Plan and organise the daily operation of your section to meet business demands. /li li Ensure stock control and ordering are completed in accordance with kitchen standards. /li li Prepare food consistently to recipe specifications, maintaining quality, portion size, and presentation. /li li Suggest new menu items and recipe ideas to senior chefs. /li li Support continuous improvement within the kitchen. /li /ul p b /b /p p b Team Leadership /b /p ul li Supervise, train, and develop Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs. /li li Delegate tasks effectively while encouraging learning and progression. /li li Foster a positive team culture built on professionalism, collaboration, and mutual respect. /li li Demonstrate flexibility to respond to changing business requirements. /li /ul p b Health, Safety Compliance /b /p ul li Follow all company policies, procedures, and food safety regulations. /li li Comply with all health and safety, fire, security, and emergency procedures. /li li Ensure all required certifications remain current. /li li Promote safe working practices and ensure colleagues understand and follow relevant procedures. /li li Help protect company property and equipment through responsible working practices. /li /ul p b Flexibility /b /p ul li Undertake additional duties as reasonably requested to support business operations. /li li Adjust working hours when required to meet operational needs. /li /ul p b Qualifications Experience /b /p p b Essential /b /p ul li Previous experience as a Breakfast Chef or in a similar chef position. /li li Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and HACCP procedures. /li li Strong general kitchen and food preparation knowledge. /li li Good organisational and time management skills. /li li Good verbal and written English. /li li Flexible approach to working hours and business needs. /li /ul p b Desirable /b /p ul li NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent). /li li COSHH awareness. /li li First Aid qualification. /li li Experience working within a quality hotel or hospitality environment. /li /ul p b Benefits /b /p ul li Up to £33,800 basic salary /li li Up to £5,000 a year service charge /li li Realistic OTE of £38,800 /li li Meals on duty /li li Uniform provided /li /ul p /p p b Interviews available immediately /b /p p /p p /p