Breakfast and Lunch Chef

Breakfast and Lunch Chef - £14 per hour + Monthly Tips - Near Leeds - Day time hours
Enjoy great benefits, free gym access and excellent development opportunities!

Are you an experienced Breakfast and Lunch Chef looking for a new opportunity within a busy hotel kitchen? This is a fantastic chance to join a popular hotel 5 miles from the city of Leeds, preparing fresh breakfasts, conference lunches and staff meals within a supportive and friendly team.

Working across a varied operation, you'll be responsible for delivering buffet breakfasts for up to 150 guests, alongside conference and staff lunches. With excellent benefits, training opportunities and the chance to develop your career, this is a great opportunity for a Chef who enjoys variety and working in a busy hospitality environment.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

£14 per hour plus tips paid monthly

40 hour working week (06:00 - 14:30)
Training and ongoing support to develop and progress your career

Access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week

28 days' annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 5 years

Free meal whilst on duty

Free use of the onsite gym and discounted spa treatments

Discounted accommodation, food and drink across the group's hotels

Free onsite car parking

Company pension and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeship opportunities

Long-service awards, including complimentary meals and stays with friends and family

Key Responsibilities

As Breakfast and Lunch Chef, you'll play an important role in delivering a varied food service, ensuring everything is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard.

Prepare and deliver buffet breakfasts for approximately (Apply online only) guests

Prepare and serve conference lunches for up to 140 guests

Produce buffet-style staff lunches for up to 30 team members

Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and stocktaking, and minimise food waste

Maintain excellent cleanliness and comply with HACCP and food safety regulations

Complete kitchen opening and closing checklists

Ensure all food is prepared and presented to an excellent standard

Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service

What we're looking for

We're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Chef who is confident working within a small team and enjoys delivering quality food across a varied operation.

Previous experience working as a breakfast chef within a hotel environment

Confidence preparing buffet breakfasts and conference lunches for larger numbers

The ability to work effectively within a small kitchen team

Enjoyment of early morning shifts

Strong organisational and communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and pride in food preparation and presentation

A good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards

A flexible approach and the ability to work well under pressure

Previous experience as a Chef De Partie would be advantageous

If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Breakfast and Lunch Chef near Leeds, this is a fantastic chance to join a busy hotel with excellent benefits, a supportive team and opportunities to develop your career. Apply now!

Job Number │ INDCHEFS / 49279
Location │ Leeds
Role │ Breakfast and Lunch Chef

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