Set on a spectacular, two-mile surfing beach on the North Cornwall coast, Watergate Bay Hotel is the perfect destination for a contemporary beach holiday and it’s a wonderful place to take your hospitality career to new heights. 

We know that kitchen life can be challenging, and that talented chefs are worth their weight in caviar right now. So, we’ve taken a good, honest look at our kitchen teams to focus on what’s important and introduce new, innovative ways of working.

With a bold charcoal-fired heart, the Living Space Dining Room is where the hotel’s chefs think global and source local. From pastries to hot breakfasts including local Cornish sausages, St Ewe eggs and smoked salmon.

Our Breakfast Chef role: 

At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about Cornwall and our local food and drink producers and are eager to be a part of this county's incredible way of life. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside others who prioritise our guests and support each other.

As the Breakfast Chef at Watergate Bay Hotel, you’ll bring culinary passion, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to the team working in the Living Space Dining Room. Collaborating closely with the head chef, you'll oversee operations, and ensure top-notch food quality. Your leadership will inspire and guide the kitchen team, fostering harmony and efficiency.

Joining our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our staff is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.

As our Breakfast Chef you'll be: 

• Ensuring that the preparation, cooking and service of all items of food on the current breakfast menu, ensuring that the standard is met.
• Carrying out all mise en place for the service of breakfast, to include the traying-up of the required quantity of bacon, sausages, tomatoes etc.
• Preparing, cooking and serving various egg dishes, porridge, or any other dishes that may be required.
• Slicing cold meat, cutting fruit and preparing compotes required for the cold buffet, maintaining constant fresh items from day to day.
• Preparing, cooking and serving as required for the menu each day, keeping a close check on quantities while maintaining a sumptuous appearance.
• When required prepare kids buffet according to the numbers and giving a balanced menu, avoiding repartition.
• Compliance with all instructions given by immediate supervisor.
• Preparing for the day’s business in accordance with projected need.
• Following all schedules within the kitchen and completion of daily check sheets and temperature logs.
• Smooth running of all aspects of the kitchen and back of house areas.
• Responsible for undertaking the many tasks during the preparation, storage and service of food and the other associated tasks.
• Maintaining an organised, clean and safe work place, not only for yourself but also for those around.
• Correctly record all waste in the appropriate method – No member of staff is to dispose of any items without completing the kitchen wastage sheets.

The skills you'll be sharing with us: 

• Food Hygiene certificate
• Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
• Interest and passion for the food industry
• NVQ level 1& 2 or equivalent as a minimum
• Team player
• Guest service focused
• Calm under extreme pressure
• Responsible
• Keen to develop and eager to learn
• Professional personal presentation

What we'll offer in return:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – at one of the UK’s most striking beaches
• A welcoming team of likeminds, eager to support and encourage each other
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at the hotel
• Discounts on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts for you and your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s On The Sea Wall, The Beach Hut, and Living Space restaurants
• Discount at Cubs coffeeshops
• Discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
• Free surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located on the sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never be short on inspiration. 

If you would love to join us as our Breakfast Chef apply now and be part of our journey at Watergate Bay hotel, a wonderful place to work. 

Set on a spectacular, two-mile surfing beach on the North Cornwall coast, Watergate Bay Hotel is the perfect destination for a contemporary beach holiday and it’s a wonderful place to take your hospitality career to new heights. 

We know that kitchen life can be challenging, and that talented chefs are worth their weight in caviar right now. So, we’ve taken a good, honest look at our kitchen teams to focus on what’s important and introduce new, innovative ways of working.

With a bold charcoal-fired heart, the Living Space Dining Room is where the hotel’s chefs think global and source local. From pastries to hot breakfasts including local Cornish sausages, St Ewe eggs and smoked salmon.

Our Breakfast Chef role: 

At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about Cornwall and our local food and drink producers and are eager to be a part of this county's incredible way of life. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside others who prioritise our guests and support each other.

As the Breakfast Chef at Watergate Bay Hotel, you’ll bring culinary passion, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to the team working in the Living Space Dining Room. Collaborating closely with the head chef, you'll oversee operations, and ensure top-notch food quality. Your leadership will inspire and guide the kitchen team, fostering harmony and efficiency.

Joining our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our staff is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.

As our Breakfast Chef you'll be: 

• Ensuring that the preparation, cooking and service of all items of food on the current breakfast menu, ensuring that the standard is met.
• Carrying out all mise en place for the service of breakfast, to include the traying-up of the required quantity of bacon, sausages, tomatoes etc.
• Preparing, cooking and serving various egg dishes, porridge, or any other dishes that may be required.
• Slicing cold meat, cutting fruit and preparing compotes required for the cold buffet, maintaining constant fresh items from day to day.
• Preparing, cooking and serving as required for the menu each day, keeping a close check on quantities while maintaining a sumptuous appearance.
• When required prepare kids buffet according to the numbers and giving a balanced menu, avoiding repartition.
• Compliance with all instructions given by immediate supervisor.
• Preparing for the day’s business in accordance with projected need.
• Following all schedules within the kitchen and completion of daily check sheets and temperature logs.
• Smooth running of all aspects of the kitchen and back of house areas.
• Responsible for undertaking the many tasks during the preparation, storage and service of food and the other associated tasks.
• Maintaining an organised, clean and safe work place, not only for yourself but also for those around.
• Correctly record all waste in the appropriate method – No member of staff is to dispose of any items without completing the kitchen wastage sheets.

The skills you'll be sharing with us: 

• Food Hygiene certificate
• Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
• Interest and passion for the food industry
• NVQ level 1& 2 or equivalent as a minimum
• Team player
• Guest service focused
• Calm under extreme pressure
• Responsible
• Keen to develop and eager to learn
• Professional personal presentation

What we'll offer in return:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – at one of the UK’s most striking beaches
• A welcoming team of likeminds, eager to support and encourage each other
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at the hotel
• Discounts on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts for you and your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s On The Sea Wall, The Beach Hut, and Living Space restaurants
• Discount at Cubs coffeeshops
• Discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
• Free surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located on the sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never be short on inspiration. 

If you would love to join us as our Breakfast Chef apply now and be part of our journey at Watergate Bay hotel, a wonderful place to work.