De Vere Wokefield Estate
De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.
Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. We also offer our colleagues a taxi shuttle service to and from Reading train station.
At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
Breakfast Chef
Are you a Chef who enjoys an early start and an early finish?
We are recruiting for a Full Time Breakfast Chef at De Vere Wokefield Estate in Reading. This role involves working from 4am to 1.30pm over 5 days per week, to include weekends on a rota basis.
At our Hotel we offer a buffet breakfast in the resturant for our guests and as the Breakfast Chef you will prepare and cook breakfast items to ensure our guests have a great meal to start their day!
What we look for in a Breakfast Chef:
• Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy kitchen environment
• Someone who enjoys getting up early and starts their day with a positive attitude
• Excellent organisation, food hygiene standards and time management skil
Benefits:
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Breakfast Chef.
* £14.50 per hour
* A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
* Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
* Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
* We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
* Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
* As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
* Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
* 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
* Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
* Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
* We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
* Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
* Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
* We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
* Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
* Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.