Breakfast Chef 5* Hotel, Live in Accommodation

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LTD, Ballater, Aberdeenshire

Breakfast Chef 5* Hotel, Live in Accommodation

Up to £33000 per annum

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LTD, Ballater, Aberdeenshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent

Posted 2 days ago, 11 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: X3-1111809

Full Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Breakfast Chef for our 5* hotel in Aberdeenshire. You'll be surrounded by a team with a creative flair and a passion for fresh food and brilliant service with a desire to learn and grow. All striving to go beyond for guests, our team, and the community.

Duties:

* Cooking and Managing Breakfast Service: Oversee the preparation and cooking of breakfast dishes, ensuring guests receive a delicious and memorable meal.

* Food Preparation: Undertake a varied list of food preparation tasks daily, ensuring all mise-en-place is freshly prepared and on time.

* Kitchen Setup and Cleanup: Set up the kitchen before breakfast service and clean down the kitchen after service, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene at all times.

* Stock Management: Ensure all stocks are kept under optimum conditions and assist with inventory management.

* Quality Control: Ensure all dishes are prepared to the correct recipe and quantity, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.

* Guest Interaction: Collect feedback from guests during breakfast and report any complaints or issues to the Executive Chef.

* Team Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff to maintain a smooth operation, treating all staff with fairness and courtesy.

* Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to health & safety policies and regulations, including HACCP and other legislation.

* Menu Development: Assist with producing menus and new dishes, staying updated on breakfast trends and innovations.

* Time Management: Handle pressure calmly and professionally, especially during busy periods, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of dishes.

What's in it for you?

* 48-hour contract - overtime paid as per the companies overtime policy - + excellent tips distributed through a TRONC system, typically tips range from 200-300pm

* High quality staff accommodation (300pm including all bills)

* FREE staff shuttle bus running between staff accommodation and hotel

* 30 days holiday.

* Free 5* overnight annual guest experience for you and a plus one.

* Enhanced pension scheme.

* Free food and drinks whilst on shift.

* Generous company-wide discounts including our properties in Somerset, Scottish Highlands, London, Los Angeles, and Menorca.

* Amazing sports and social events led by local social committees.

* Life Assurance.

* Health benefits including a health cash plan.

* Employee Assistance Programme.

* Career development opportunities tailored around your aspirations and goals.