Breakfast Chef

Cairn Group; Stirling; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Scotland is seeking a passionate Breakfast Chef to lead morning services. You will create memorable breakfast experiences while managing kitchen standards and supporting your team. Ideal candidates are energetic, service-oriented, and thrive under pressure. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible pay options, discounts, and recognition awards. Join us to build a rewarding career in hospitality.

Benefits

Real-time pay tracking with Wagestream

Discounted stays at venues

Food and drink discounts

Spa discounts

Retail and cinema discounts

Career growth programs

Monthly awards

Extra annual leave for long service

Referral bonuses

24/7 employee support

Bereavement leave

Pension scheme

Year-round incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to manage kitchen safety and hygiene effectively.
• Must demonstrate skills in food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the breakfast service and ensure high food quality.
• Manage kitchen operations and team training.
• Create a positive kitchen culture and guest experiences.

Skills

Energy and warmth

Quality and timing

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

High standards in hygiene

Proactive and organised

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here – Build Your Future with Cairn Group

Are you ready to grow your career in hospitality? At Cairn Group, we believe work should be rewarding, exciting, and full of opportunities to learn and develop. Whether you're creating unforgettable guest experiences or supporting your team, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With the opportunity to learn, develop, and be recognised, Cairn Group is a place where you can build a career, you’re proud of.

About the Role

As a Breakfast Chef at Cairn Group, you’ll lead the morning brigade with energy, skill, and a passion for delivering the perfect start to our guests’ day.

With a focus on fresh, high-quality food, you’ll take ownership of breakfast service and support lunch or conference catering when needed. You’ll set the tone for the kitchen each day—ensuring standards are high, food is prepared with care, and operations run like clockwork.

You’ll play a key role in managing kitchen safety, hygiene, and stock control, while helping to train and motivate the team to exceed expectations. Your professional approach and attention to detail will help create a seamless guest experience, from the first bite to the last.

About You

You will thrive at Cairn Group because you are:

• A Hospitality Hero – You bring energy and warmth to the kitchen, creating memorable mornings and showing respect to every guest and team member.
• A Service Superstar – Your passion for quality, timing, and presentation ensures every breakfast is best‑in‑class.
• A Team Player – Whether you’re leading the pass or supporting prep, you collaborate with integrity and help build a positive, sustainable kitchen culture.
• Cool Under Pressure – Early starts and busy services don’t faze you—you stay calm, focused, and professional no matter what.
• A Polished Professional – You maintain high standards in appearance and hygiene, representing Cairn Group with pride.
• Proactive & Organised – You plan ahead, work efficiently, and are always looking for ways to improve the guest experience.

About Us

Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with over 60 years of expertise in hotel acquisition, ownership, management, investment, and development. Our journey has been shaped by successful partnerships with global brands and a commitment to creating thriving, guest-focused properties.

At Cairn Group, our values - Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, and Excellence (RISE) - are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our team and guests, act with integrity, and invest in our people to build a sustainable future - for our business, our communities, and the planet. Every day, we work to deliver excellence, going the extra mile to create outstanding experiences for our guests.

Benefits

• Get Paid in Real-Time or build savings with Wagestream: Take control of your earnings. Track your pay live, access funds when needed, build savings and get expert financial tips—all in real-time.
• Stay, Relax and Recharge: Enjoy discounted stays across our all our venues. Treat yourself or bring your friends and family along for a well‑earned break.
• Delicious Discounts: Indulge a little with discounts off food and drinks across our hotels, bars and restaurants.
• Spa Discounts: Self‑care matters! Treat yourself with exclusive wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs.
• Retail, Cinema & Fun Discounts: Enjoy exclusive access to savings on shopping, cinemas trips and fun days out.
• Rise with Us: From apprenticeships to leadership programmes, we support you to grow and reach your career goals.
• Superstar Awards: Your hard work deserves the spotlight! Each month we celebrate and reward our team members who showcase our values and bring hospitality to life.
• Long‑Service Awards: Celebrate key milestones with us, starting from just one year of service—plus enjoy extra annual leave as a thank‑you for your commitment.
• Recommend a Friend: Bring great people into the team and earn a bonus when they join!
• 24/7 Support: We’re committed to your wellbeing. Access our confidential Employee Assistance Programme anytime, anywhere.
• Bereavement Leave – When life gets tough, we ensure you have the time and support you need to be with your loved ones.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with your pension plan, designed to help you build long‑term security.
• Year‑Round Incentives: Enjoy fun incentives, exciting challenges, and surprise perks throughout the year!