Breakfast Chef - The Bell & Crown, Zeals

Named the Times and Sunday Times Pub of the Year 2023, The Bell & Crown sits just off the A303 in Zeals, it's been everyone's favourite local for longer than most people can remember. The garden has a brand-new layout to make the most of the summer evenings and the 6 bedrooms upstairs have had a refresh.

We're looking for a Breakfast Chef who enjoys starting the day the right way, takes pride in consistency and sets the tone for the kitchen from the first service.

Breakfast is an important part of what we do. Whether it's guests staying the night or locals joining us for a proper Full English, your role is to deliver a calm, organised service and ensure every plate leaves the kitchen to the same high standard.

The food is honest, hearty and rooted in the seasons. Proper breakfasts made with quality British produce from trusted local suppliers, alongside lighter options and daily specials. We keep things simple and do them well. No unnecessary fuss. Just consistently good food, cooked with care.

You'll be responsible for preparing and delivering breakfast service, keeping the kitchen organised and ready for the day ahead, maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness, and working closely with the wider kitchen team to make sure every service starts on the right foot.

If you're organised, reliable and take pride in cooking great breakfasts every morning, we'd love to hear from you.

About Chickpea

We're founder-owned and seven years in. Today, we run ten pubs across the South West, but the idea hasn't changed much since day one. Great pubs are built by great people. 

Our places are a reflection of the teams who work in them. From the kitchen to the bar, we believe exceptional hospitality comes from people who genuinely care about the industry and the guests in front of them. 

We want every guest to feel as though they've been welcomed into someone's home. That means getting the small things right, paying attention to the detail, and looking after people properly. 

It's a simple idea, but it's the thread that runs through everything we do.

Why Chickpea? 

A respectful kitchen is non-negotiable for us. We want people to enjoy coming to work, and that starts with how teams treat each other. 

There are no split shifts. Overtime is paid. Uniform is provided and laundered. If you want to progress, there’s a clear pathway and the support to help you get there. 

We offer flexible working patterns that fit around your life, not the other way round. 

Every penny of service charge is shared across the whole team — chefs, front-of-house and housekeeping included — with complete transparency through your own Grateful account. 

If you work a six-hour shift, you eat from the menu. Away from work, you'll enjoy 50% off food at any of our pubs for you and up to five guests. 

We close on Christmas Day. 

Each year, we bring everyone together for the Annual Chickpea Awards Bash to celebrate the people who make the business what it is. 

On your birthday, you'll receive a £100 voucher to spend at any of our pubs. There are also monthly rewards and giveaways, including the chance to win a night away at one of our places. We recognise long service too. 

Throughout the year, we organise team trips and away days, from visits to local suppliers to trips abroad. 

If you're ambitious and want to develop, we'll build a training programme around you. Whether that's WSET qualifications, apprenticeships, leadership development or broadening your skills across the business, the opportunities are there for those who want them. 

We're committed to helping people build long and rewarding careers in hospitality. 

And because life isn't always straightforward, you'll also have access to confidential 24/7 support for your mental, physical and financial wellbeing. Whenever you need someone to talk to, help is there. 

Breakfast Chef - The Bell & Crown, Zeals

Named the Times and Sunday Times Pub of the Year 2023, The Bell & Crown sits just off the A303 in Zeals, it's been everyone's favourite local for longer than most people can remember. The garden has a brand-new layout to make the most of the summer evenings and the 6 bedrooms upstairs have had a refresh.

We're looking for a Breakfast Chef who enjoys starting the day the right way, takes pride in consistency and sets the tone for the kitchen from the first service.

Breakfast is an important part of what we do. Whether it's guests staying the night or locals joining us for a proper Full English, your role is to deliver a calm, organised service and ensure every plate leaves the kitchen to the same high standard.

The food is honest, hearty and rooted in the seasons. Proper breakfasts made with quality British produce from trusted local suppliers, alongside lighter options and daily specials. We keep things simple and do them well. No unnecessary fuss. Just consistently good food, cooked with care.

You'll be responsible for preparing and delivering breakfast service, keeping the kitchen organised and ready for the day ahead, maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness, and working closely with the wider kitchen team to make sure every service starts on the right foot.

If you're organised, reliable and take pride in cooking great breakfasts every morning, we'd love to hear from you.

About Chickpea

We're founder-owned and seven years in. Today, we run ten pubs across the South West, but the idea hasn't changed much since day one. Great pubs are built by great people. 

Our places are a reflection of the teams who work in them. From the kitchen to the bar, we believe exceptional hospitality comes from people who genuinely care about the industry and the guests in front of them. 

We want every guest to feel as though they've been welcomed into someone's home. That means getting the small things right, paying attention to the detail, and looking after people properly. 

It's a simple idea, but it's the thread that runs through everything we do.

Why Chickpea? 

A respectful kitchen is non-negotiable for us. We want people to enjoy coming to work, and that starts with how teams treat each other. 

There are no split shifts. Overtime is paid. Uniform is provided and laundered. If you want to progress, there’s a clear pathway and the support to help you get there. 

We offer flexible working patterns that fit around your life, not the other way round. 

Every penny of service charge is shared across the whole team — chefs, front-of-house and housekeeping included — with complete transparency through your own Grateful account. 

If you work a six-hour shift, you eat from the menu. Away from work, you'll enjoy 50% off food at any of our pubs for you and up to five guests. 

We close on Christmas Day. 

Each year, we bring everyone together for the Annual Chickpea Awards Bash to celebrate the people who make the business what it is. 

On your birthday, you'll receive a £100 voucher to spend at any of our pubs. There are also monthly rewards and giveaways, including the chance to win a night away at one of our places. We recognise long service too. 

Throughout the year, we organise team trips and away days, from visits to local suppliers to trips abroad. 

If you're ambitious and want to develop, we'll build a training programme around you. Whether that's WSET qualifications, apprenticeships, leadership development or broadening your skills across the business, the opportunities are there for those who want them. 

We're committed to helping people build long and rewarding careers in hospitality. 

And because life isn't always straightforward, you'll also have access to confidential 24/7 support for your mental, physical and financial wellbeing. Whenever you need someone to talk to, help is there.