Breakfast Chef in Sheffield

Profile

Brightstar is an award-winning hospitality management company, with a proven track record in delivering excellence. Our motto is people, quality, profit, and it’s no accident that people come first. We know that great things come from great people! We are passionate about creating an environment where our employees can bring their A-game and be their best selves.

As Breakfast Chef at The Rutland Hotel, your main responsibility is preparing and serving breakfast, ensuring guests enjoy freshly cooked, well-presented food. The role involves straightforward breakfast cooking, preparation, and keeping the kitchen clean and organised.

You will also occasionally prepare sandwiches, light lunches, and simple dishes for meetings and events. There may be opportunities to support evening event catering, depending on your experience and availability, with arrangements agreed in advance.

Brightstar’s values guide how we work: Have Fun, Enjoy Your Work, Act with Integrity, Reach for More, and Take Care. You demonstrate these values through your standards, teamwork, and care for our guests and colleagues.

Objectives of this role

• Deliver a consistent, high-quality breakfast experience.

• Keep breakfast service organised, efficient, and timely.

• Prepare sandwiches, light lunches, and simple meeting refreshments as required.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen.

• Manage ingredients responsibly and minimise waste.

• Support occasional evening event catering where agreed.

Key Responsibilities

People

• Work closely with the breakfast service team to ensure smooth service.

• Communicate clearly about orders, dietary requirements, and availability.

• Support colleagues during busy periods.

• Treat everyone with respect and professionalism.

• Contribute to a positive working environment and demonstrate Brightstar’s values.

Quality

• Prepare and cook breakfast dishes to the hotel’s standards.

• Set up the kitchen for breakfast service and replenish food as required.

• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and portion sizes.

• Occasionally prepare sandwiches, buffets, light lunches, and simple cooked dishes for meetings and events.

• Cater for dietary requirements and follow allergen procedures.

• Complete cleaning and kitchen close-down duties after service.

• Report equipment faults and maintenance concerns promptly.

• Where agreed in advance, assist with food preparation and service for evening events, within your skills and experience.

Profit

• Monitor stock levels and communicate ordering requirements to the designated manager.

• Minimise waste through sensible preparation and portion control.

• Follow stock rotation, date-labelling, and storage procedures.

• Use ingredients, equipment, and utilities responsibly.

• Prepare quantities in line with expected guest numbers and meeting requirements.

Responsible Business

• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures, including HACCP.

• Complete required temperature checks, cleaning records, and other kitchen documentation.

• Maintain clean and sanitised preparation areas, equipment, and storage spaces.

• Follow allergen procedures and communicate dietary information accurately.

• Wear appropriate workwear and PPE.

• Dispose of waste correctly and support recycling.

• Comply with company policies and hotel operating standards.

• Complete all mandatory training within the required timeframes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience preparing cooked breakfasts and simple dishes.

• Ability to prepare sandwiches, light lunches, and basic buffet items.

• Good organisation and the ability to work independently.

• A reliable approach to early starts and breakfast service.

• Clear communication and a positive attitude towards teamwork.

• Knowledge of food hygiene, safe storage, and allergen procedures.

• Previous experience in a hotel, café, or similar kitchen is preferred.

• A relevant food hygiene qualification is desirable.

• Experience in event catering would be an advantage, with opportunities to support occasional evening events by prior agreement.

Working Pattern

This is primarily a morning role focused on breakfast service, with occasional preparation for daytime meetings and events. Any evening event catering would be discussed and agreed in advance, based on experience and availability.

The above responsibilities describe the general nature of the role and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.