Breakfast Chef

Breakfast Chef

A four star hotel in Great Malvern, The Abbey is a comfortable base for exploring the splendours of England’s Three Counties: Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. Offering spectacular views over the Vale of Evesham and the Malvern Hills, The Abbey features 103 cosy bedrooms, large events facilities and a popular restaurant and lounge bar. The hotel is a favourite for both leisure and business travellers, and the team pride themselves on offering a warm and welcoming service to every guest.

We are looking for an experienced Breakfast Chef to join our small brigade of chefs within our Food and Beverage Team. Working hours are generally 06.00 - 14.30, however, on occasions evening shifts will be required to support dinner service.

Live in Accommodation (chargeable) available

Our Kitchen is at the heart of our Food & Beverage department providing food for our guests in our Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Meetings & Events department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small brigade of chefs producing quality fresh food to satisfy our guest's appetites. We believe it is the people we employ that make the difference to the experience of our guests, and that is why we are looking for someone who is ready to go above and beyond in everything they do.

Why join the Abbey’s team?

At The Abbey, we love what we do, and we’re looking to grow our team with people who share our passion for success. We want individuals who will bring their own style to every experience and put our guests at the heart of everything they do. We pride ourselves on our team, and we work hard to take their careers to new heights. As part of the Abbey's team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Wagestream – flexible access to your earned wages & financial coaching App
• A paid day off for your birthday
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Saroving Rewards for going the extra mile & delivering exceptional guest service
• Employee appreciation events
• Family & Friends Accommodation rates & employee F & B discounts at all hotels in the group
• Opportunities for training and development & recognising your potential

As a Breakfast Chef you will have:

• Previous experience as a breakfast chef preparing Buffet and a la carte breakfast service, ideally for 250 plus covers per day
• NVQ level 2 qualification or similar in food production
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Knowledge and understanding of all applicable Health & Safety legislation
• Self-motivation with the desire & ability to deliver quality food consistently in time frame
• Flexibility to work 5 days from 7 on rota including weekends, starting as early as 6am

What will I be doing as a Breakfast Chef?

• Ensuring adequate mis-en-place prepared for breakfast service each day
• Taking responsibility for the production of all buffet and a la carte breakfast items, hot and cold.
• Maintaining standards of service, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction by ensuring quality /quantity of food on the restaurant buffet is monitored and replenished as required.
• Preparing staff food, ensuring quality and quantity provided as required
• Maintaining a high standard of kitchen cleanliness and ensuring all hygiene and health and safety practices are followed.
• Ensuring that temperature checks are carried out in line with the Food Safety Regulations

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.