Breakfast Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hambleton Hall - Breakfast Chef
We are looking for a talented and experienced Breakfast Chef to join our team at Hambleton Hall. We are a Michelin star restaurant and hotel, based in the beautiful county of Rutland, renowned for the quality of our food and our service.
Here at Hambleton Hall, we are proud to have retained our Michelin star for over 40 years, all due to our amazing team of Chefβs led by Aaron Patterson, our executive Chef Director.
The team focus on creating dishes from the best quality, locally sourced ingredients and are committed to providing our guests with an experience to remember and the reason they keep coming back for more!
To be successful in our kitchen, you will need the following skills:
- You will be passionate about food, creative and with attention to presentation and style.
- Ensuring our high standards of quality and consistency are achieved every time.
- Support the development and training of junior team members.
- Ensure any skilled prep work requested after breakfast is finished is completed as required each day
- Ensure that work is conducted in a clean and tidy way as well as ensuring legislative and government guidelines are adhered to including the Food Safety Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH and Fire Regulations (up to date training is provided).
- Have at least 2 yearsβ experience of working at a similar level.
- You will need your own transport to get to the hotel, or we may have staff accommodation available if required.
You will be a team player, able to deal with the pressure of working in a very busy kitchen and strive for quality and perfection in every single dish. You will encourage the junior members of the team in their training and development and be able to demonstrate initiative, flair and possess excellent customer service skills.
In return you will get:
- A competitive salary
- Staff discount at Hambleton Hall, Hambleton Bakery and Harts Hotel, Nottingham
- Staff accommodation may be available, please ask when you apply
- Staff meals and whites are provided
- Employee Assistance programme
- You will work in one of the most beautiful locations in Rutland, with Rutland Water on our doorstep with many attractions β cycling, walking, sailing and climbing
If you are looking for your next challenge, the opportunity to work in a Michelin starred restaurant, working with a dedicated team of professional chefs, using the finest ingredients and working towards your next promotion, then this role is perfect for you. We are proud that many of our chefs have gone on to earn their own Michelin star and open their own restaurants.
You must be eligible to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Application question(s):
- Are you eligible to work in the UK?
- Do you have your own transport to get to and from the hotel? You will need a car as we are in the countryside with no bus service. If not we may have staff accommodation available.
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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