Breakfast Chef

Acorn Pubs; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant pub group in Royston is seeking a talented Breakfast Chef to join their passionate kitchen team. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing their culinary skills to craft exquisite breakfast dishes. This role offers a chance to be part of a newly refurbished pub, shaping an exceptional experience for guests. Competitive pay with excellent perks including discounted meals and a NEST pension. Apply now to join the kitchen family!

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount across Acorn Pubs

NEST pension

Cycle to work scheme

Weekly pay

Referral bonus for introducing new staff

Free 24-hour confidential helpline

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, line cook, breakfast chef, or section chef.
• Ability to support sous chefs and head chef across all kitchen areas.
• Passion for delivering high-quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Craft exquisite breakfast dishes in a vibrant kitchen.
• Support the sous chefs and head chef in kitchen operations.
• Contribute to building a new team at a reimagined pub.

Skills

Experience in catering as a chef

Passionate about fresh food cookery

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Team player

Job description

Are you a culinary enthusiast looking for a vibrant kitchen to call home?We'reon the hunt for a talentedBreakfast Chefto join our passionate team here atThe Chalk Hare. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, crave the opportunity to craft exquisite dishes, and want to take your skills to the next level, then this role is your chance to shine!

The Chalk Hareis entering an exciting new chapter as part of the Acorn and Brunning & Price family. Currently undergoing a major refurbishment, we’re preparing to relaunch as a brand-new, beautifully reimagined pub that blends fresh design with the warm, welcoming atmosphere we areknown for. This is a unique opportunity to join us at the very beginning of the journey, be part of building a new team, and help shape an exceptional pub experience for our future guests from day one.

Our Offer

• Basic up to £14, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Great cash tips.
• 6am-12noon, flexible days

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across Acorn Pubs, Brunning & Price and our group including wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Wagestream - use flexiblepay to choose when to get paid
• Weekly pay - becauseeveryone loves a payday!

Your Wellbeing – it’simportant to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeships, plus tailored chef workshops.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with us.

About you...

You may have experience in catering as a chef, line cook, breakfast chef, section chef or chef de partie in a restaurant, gastro pub or the wider hospitality sector. As our chef de partie you'll be working across all areas of the kitchen, supporting our sous chefs and head chef. If you’re passionate about fresh food cookery, you’re likely to be our kind of person and we would love to hear from you!

About Acorn Pubs...

• A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms.
• Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country.
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities.

If you want to work as part of our kitchen family and bring your talent to the table, apply now to be our Chef de Partie!