Breakfast Chef

Breakfast Chef – Courtyard

Are you a motivated and reliable chef who takes pride in delivering quality food and supporting a great kitchen team? We’re looking for a Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen at Courtyard helping us deliver a consistently high standard of food for our guests.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a positive, professional hotel kitchen environment with flexible hours, strong brand standards, and the backing of the world’s largest hotel company.

About the Role

We’d love for you to come and meet our hiring manager at the hotel, if this role sounds like a good fit, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

This is a part-time position, 32 hours per week over 4 days at £12.95 per hour. Shifts are primarily breakfast focused.

Monday to Friday 3:30am to 12:00pm

Saturday and Sunday 5:30am to 11:30 am

At Marriott, guest satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. Breakfast is our main opportunity to create a positive and lasting impression, and our kitchen team takes real pride in the quality, presentation, and care put into every dish.

Key Responsibilities

Once trained and settled in, you’ll be expected to confidently support the kitchen team by:

• Preparing and cooking breakfast items in line with recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines


• Assisting with the smooth running of breakfast service, ensuring hot and cold items are replenished as needed


• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, allergen awareness, and cleanliness standards


• Monitoring food quality and portion control


• Communicating effectively with chefs and front-of-house teams during service


• Assisting with food preparation and kitchen cleaning before and after service


• Completing food logs, temperature checks, and other required records


• Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy periods

What We’re Looking For

• Previous kitchen or chef experience (hotel or high-volume environment preferred)


• A strong work ethic and a team-first attitude


• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards


• Flexibility to work early mornings and across different days of the week


• Passion for food quality and guest satisfaction

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Courtyard by Marriott our culture is our biggest perk. We recognise great work, support one another, and create an environment where people enjoy coming to work.

This role also offers a great opportunity to gain experience with a global brand and potentially progress into permanent or supervisory roles in the future.

Benefits & Wellbeing

• Use of the Hotel Gym


• BenefitHub access — discounts across major retail brands


• Wisdom Wellbeing — 24/7 support for you and your family

Travel & Dining Perks

• Marriott Associate Rates and discounts for friends and family


• 20% off at Marriott food & beverage outlets

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all and provide access to opportunity, celebrating the unique backgrounds, cultures, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.