Breakfast Chef in Birmingham

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. It sets the tone for our guests' day ahead – so as Breakfast Chef you will be a key team player in the kitchen, helping to ensure the effective running of the department and a crucial service for our guests.

Flexible hours to suit your availability and the needs of the business. Average shifts may look like: 05:00 - 10:30 / 05:00 - 13:30 / 06:00 - 11:30 / 06:00 - 14:30.

What the role will involve:

• Participate in the preparation and cooking of breakfast food in accordance with established recipe cards and methods.
• Ensure all dishes are correctly garnished before being sent to relevant outlets.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner as befits the venue.
• Have the desire to be trained to cover other sections of the kitchen as decided by the senior chefs.
• Remain totally customer focused by consistently delivering excellent customer service with an informed, friendly and effective approach.

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience working within a busy kitchen in a similar role is essential, and it would be advantageous for this to have been in a hotel kitchen.
• We are looking for someone with a real passion for food and the drive to succeed in a new role.
• Outstanding hygiene skills are essential.
• Certificate in elementary food hygiene would be desirable.
• Due to the nature of the work, the ideal candidate would be fully flexible in their approach to work and be able to work shift patterns through weekdays and weekends.

Pay & Benefits:

• £13.96 per hour- plus service charge to help your earning potential.
• Stay at the Grand Hotel or other De Vere properties for as little as £50, with special rates for friends and family.
• Get 50% off food and drinks when you dine in Isaacs or Madeleine - or at any De Vere location.
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• Earn extra cash through our employee referral scheme.
• Free, freshly cooked meals from our chefs, available twice a day across service periods.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary stay at The Grand Hotel or any De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones – which increase year on year!
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer a £20 love to shop voucher to help you celebrate!
• Inclusive multifaith prayer room accessible any time for all team members.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Take advantage of career development opportunities and apprenticeship programmes.
• Regular team appreciation events and monthly recognition programmes.
• Career development opportunities – including access to nationally recognised, funded apprenticeship programmes.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days) pro-rata.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season.

Birmingham's Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city's most iconic buildings; a landmark Grade II* listed property combining beautifully restored original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century. The Grand Hotel Birmingham features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail lounge bar, a British brasserie serving cuisine with a touch of French flair, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as our spectacular Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom. We warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.