Breakfast Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch Chef, days Thursday to Monday The Lanes
We are looking for a talented chef to lead our small kitchen team at our restaurant in Brighton’s Lanes. This is not a pastry or baking role. Days only.
We have a bustling brunch and lunch trade. We serve modern seasonal British food with European & Middle Eastern influences. This is an exciting role for a versatile and talented professional Chef who has good service experience. We cook quality, seasonal, from scratch food (no ping machines & no burgers). We have a lovely team and it is important that you are the right fit.
We are looking for a chef who wants to learn and has initiative and energy, as well as an excellent eye for detail.
This position is 5 days: 8am – 5pm. This is not a baking or pastry role. It is a permanent position.
Salary is based on experience, but is expected to be around £27,000 plus 5% bonus plus share of service charge, which is approx. an additional £5-7k per year. The usual holiday pay plus full sick pay when you have been with us for 12 months. Weekly pay, monthly share of service charge plus bonus.
Applicants must:
· Be energetic, self motivated and dedicated to doing the best job they can;
· At all times conduct themselves in a professional manner and be presentable;
· Be on time for their shifts;
· Speak English fluently;
· Be trustworthy;
· Familiar with HACCP;
· Be eligible to work in the UK.
In exchange for your passion and commitment we offer you:
· The opportunity to work for a highly acclaimed company making some of the best food in Brighton and Hove;
· The chance to develop and grow within a dynamic local independent company;
· Competitive salary package, share of tronc;
· 28 days paid holiday;
· Free delicious meals;
· Staff discount on dine-in, retail food & cookbooks.
If this sounds like you we would love to talk to you.
Send your CV by email or drop it into Sugardough attention Michael, 18 Market Street, The Lanes Brighton or Kane, 5 Victoria Terrace, Kingsway, Hove.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
COVID-19 considerations:
yes
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brighton, BN1 1HH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you live in Brighton and Hove?
- Can you work during the day Thursday to Monday?
Experience:
- Chef: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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 (£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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Breakfast Chef roles across Sugardough Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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