Role: Breakfast Chef
Location: Seaham Hall, County Durham
Resort information: https://www.seaham-hall.co.uk/
Salary: up to £26,500 depending on experience plus share of service charge (approx. £2k per annum for full time employees)
Hours: 40 hours a week over 5 days including weekends & bank holidays. Starting 6am.
Relationships: General Manager, Head Chef, Kitchen Team
Our Mission: ‘Create the ultimate in Northern hospitality captivating the most memorable guest experiences. Human Connection, Personal Experience, Brand Evolution and Location pitch us at the top level of personal hospitality’
Our Motto: ‘Emotive Hospitality at our Core’
We are seeking talented and passionate Breakfast Chef to join our team in The Dining Room at Seaham Hall.
As Breakfast Chef, you will be responsible for the preparation and cooking of breakfast, ensuring that all locally sourced ingredients and dishes are prepared to the highest standards.
If you are looking for a new challenge or a Demi Chef de Partie ready to progress, then we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes in your designated section of the kitchen
* Ensuring that all food is prepared to the highest standards
* Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
* Assisting with stock control and ordering
* Maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a Demi Chef de Partie
* Passionate about cooking
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in professional cookery (desirable)
* Provide own knives
Benefits
* Share of service charge (Approx. £2,000 per annum) with development and progression opportunities available
* Reward and recognition scheme, including Wagestream and B&Q discount
* Exciting opportunity to be a part of an award-winning business with many accolades including gold winner at the North East England Tourism Awards 2023, gold winner of Small Hotel with Visit England, short listed for Small Hotel at North East England Tourism Awards 2024, voted North of England Hotel of Year 2023 by Sunday Times
* Inclusion in charity events and fundraising
* Workplace wellness programme
* Be part of our Sustainable Team scheme, prioritising people and planet
* Up to 20% team member discount off gift vouchers and spa experiences
* Work based pension scheme subject to criteria
* Uniform provided
* Free onsite parking