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Breakfast Chef
Sopwell House
Full Time
Coins Icon £30000 / Year
Breakfast Chef
Sopwell House

Full Time
Coins Icon £30000 / Year
Skills
Food Safety
Culinary Degree/Training
Safe Food Handling
Kitchen Tools
Description

Full-Time Position (40 hours) - £30k per annum plus service charge

Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We’re proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose. We’re currently looking for a passionate Breakfast Chef to join our dedicated kitchen teams.

 Your role in our family:

  • Work with an incredible team who provide our guests with unforgettable cuisine
  • Be responsible for ensuring that all food items are prepared and presented to deliver an excellent guest experience while assisting with food cost controls
  • Prepare and present high-quality breakfast dishes, ensuring consistency, quality and presentation standards are maintained throughout service 
  • Ensure breakfast offerings are fully stocked, replenished and presented to the highest standards
  • Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
  • Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
  • So much more!

 What would make you the perfect fit?

  • Diploma or degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts or related major; NVQ Level 2 or 3 in professional cookery is highly preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Breakfast Chef, Demi Chef de Partie, Commis Chef or similar role within a high-end hotel, restaurant or luxury hospitality environment
  • Solid understanding of excellence in customer service, preferably gained in a 5-star or luxury hospitality setting
  • Solid understanding of modern and classical cooking techniques, with the ability to execute a diverse range of dishes to a consistent level.  
  • Skilled in preparing a wide range of breakfast dishes.
  • A positive, team-focused attitude with a passion for delivering exceptional breakfast experiences in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.  

 The Best Bit:

  • Wide range of training and development opportunities
  • Free staff meals and parking
  • Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa
  • 28 days holiday and 1 extra holiday day on your birthday
  • 30% discount on Spa treatments and Spa days
  • 10% discount on Spa products
  • Introduce a friend at work bonus
  • Free uniform
  • Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates

 At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.

We are dedicated to creating a world of ‘Perfect Contentment’ for both our team members and guests alike ‘Spreading kindness one act at a time’ along the way. Our team pride themselves on ‘Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul’ in everything we do.

 “Being a part of the Sopwell Family made me think anything was possible in my career”

If this sounds like your dream job, we would love to hear from you!

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please be advised that if you have not received a response within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Full-Time Position (40 hours) - £30k per annum plus service charge

Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We’re proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose. We’re currently looking for a passionate Breakfast Chef to join our dedicated kitchen teams.

 Your role in our family:

  • Work with an incredible team who provide our guests with unforgettable cuisine
  • Be responsible for ensuring that all food items are prepared and presented to deliver an excellent guest experience while assisting with food cost controls
  • Prepare and present high-quality breakfast dishes, ensuring consistency, quality and presentation standards are maintained throughout service 
  • Ensure breakfast offerings are fully stocked, replenished and presented to the highest standards
  • Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
  • Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
  • So much more!

 What would make you the perfect fit?

  • Diploma or degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts or related major; NVQ Level 2 or 3 in professional cookery is highly preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Breakfast Chef, Demi Chef de Partie, Commis Chef or similar role within a high-end hotel, restaurant or luxury hospitality environment
  • Solid understanding of excellence in customer service, preferably gained in a 5-star or luxury hospitality setting
  • Solid understanding of modern and classical cooking techniques, with the ability to execute a diverse range of dishes to a consistent level.  
  • Skilled in preparing a wide range of breakfast dishes.
  • A positive, team-focused attitude with a passion for delivering exceptional breakfast experiences in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.  

 The Best Bit:

  • Wide range of training and development opportunities
  • Free staff meals and parking
  • Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa
  • 28 days holiday and 1 extra holiday day on your birthday
  • 30% discount on Spa treatments and Spa days
  • 10% discount on Spa products
  • Introduce a friend at work bonus
  • Free uniform
  • Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates

 At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.

We are dedicated to creating a world of ‘Perfect Contentment’ for both our team members and guests alike ‘Spreading kindness one act at a time’ along the way. Our team pride themselves on ‘Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul’ in everything we do.

 “Being a part of the Sopwell Family made me think anything was possible in my career”

If this sounds like your dream job, we would love to hear from you!

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please be advised that if you have not received a response within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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