JOB TITLE – Breakfast Chef
DEPARTMENT – Olive Tree Kitchen
CONTRACT TYPE – Permanent
RATE OF PAY – £13.13 per hour, plus service charge, plus excellent company benefits
HOURS – 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
LOCATION – Newport, NP18 1HQ
ID – Req5620
OVERVIEW
Join the ‘Greatest Story in Hospitality’ by becoming one of our Breakfast Chef ‘Hospitality Heroes’ based at the Olive Tree Restaurant within the Celtic Manor Resort, just one of the fantastic opportunities we offer from ‘Manor to Marina’.
As a Breakfast Chef, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional breakfast experience for our guests each day. Working at Chef de Partie level, you will take responsibility for a busy breakfast section, ensuring high standards of preparation, presentation and service, whilst supporting the wider kitchen brigade. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys producing quality food at volume without compromising on standards.
OUR IDEAL HERO WILL HAVE
AAA Level 2 or equivalent
At least 3 years’ experience as a Demi Chef de Partie or 1 year as a Chef de Partie
Experience within a busy breakfast operation or high-volume kitchen environment
An understanding of HACCP
A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a 4/5-star hotel and/or large reputable restaurant
Experience leading and supporting a team of kitchen staff
Food Hygiene Level 2
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prepare effectively for busy service periods
IMPLEMENTING OUR ‘YES, WE CAN’ PHILOSOPHY, YOU WILL
Take responsibility for the preparation, cooking and presentation of breakfast dishes in line with departmental standards
Ensure all breakfast mise en place and preparation is completed to support a smooth and efficient service
Deliver consistently high-quality food during busy breakfast periods whilst maintaining excellent presentation standards
Be responsible for ensuring the full, safe operation of all equipment and stock in accordance with health and safety requirements
Order food items as required from the dry store and support effective stock control procedures
Ensure all food items delivered are received, checked against invoices and stored correctly
Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in maintaining kitchen standards and developing junior members of the team
Minimise food waste through effective planning, stock rotation and preparation
Maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards at all times
BE RECOGNISED AND REWARDED
As one of our ‘Hospitality Heroes’ you will receive a host of Company benefits such as:
Access to career development training from day one
Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays
Discounted leisure membership
Free GP virtual appointment service
24/7 wellbeing helpline
NEST pension scheme
Social Club
Staff appreciation events
Monthly and end-of-year awards
GROW WITH US
As a Celtic Collection employee, you will be able to say:
I am equipped, trained, and supported to do THE BEST JOB I CAN
I am PROUD to be part of The Celtic Collection and would RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS
I work in an INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, POSITIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE environment
I am encouraged to LEARN, GROW AND DEVELOP and to try new things in my role
I am THANKED and RECOGNISED for the work I do, and my VIEWS AND IDEAS ARE VALUED
I am CRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUT OUR AMBITION, and I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO IT EVERY DAY
RECRUITMENT INFO
In the event we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this campaign early. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process, in line with current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. The Celtic Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age or background.
