A peaceful four star hotel in Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire, the Bull Hotel offers 147 comfortable bedrooms, a restaurant and bar, and flexible event suites for all types of functions. Opened in 1688 as a coaching inn, the picturesque hotel combines warm British hospitality with modern comforts. Located in the countryside. The Bull is easily accessible by train or car.
We are looking for a Chef to join our brigade of chefs primarily working on Breakfast and supporting our existing Breakfast Chef and covering their days/time off as well as supporting the other Chefs over Lunchtime. This is a Full time contract 40 hours per week
Our Kitchen is at the heart of our Food & Beverage department providing food for our guests in our Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Meetings & Events department. This is an excellent opportunity to join our chefs supporting breakfast and Lunch. We believe it is the people we employ that make the difference to the experience of our guests, and that is why we are looking for someone who is ready to go above and beyond in everything they do.
Why join the Bull’s team?
As part of the Bull's team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Wagestream – flexible access to your earned wages & financial coaching App
- A paid day off for your birthday
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
- Saroving Rewards for going the extra mile & delivering exceptional guest service
- Employee appreciation events
- Family & Friends Accommodation rates & employee F & B discounts at all hotels in the group
- Opportunities for training and development & recognising your potential
- Live in is potentially available for this role.
As a Breakfast Chef you will have:
- Previous experience as a breakfast chef preparing Buffet and a la carte breakfast service, ideally for 150 plus covers per day
- NVQ level 2 qualification or similar in food production
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
- Knowledge and understanding of all applicable Health & Safety legislation
- Self-motivation with the desire & ability to deliver quality food consistently in time frame
- Flexibility to work 5 days from 7 on rota including weekends, starting as early as 6am
What will I be doing as a Breakfast Chef?
- Ensuring adequate mis-en-place prepared for breakfast service each day
- Taking responsibility for the production of all buffet and a la carte breakfast items, hot and cold.
- Maintaining standards of service, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction by ensuring quality /quantity of food on the restaurant buffet is monitored and replenished as required.
- Preparing staff food, ensuring quality and quantity provided as required
- Maintaining a high standard of kitchen cleanliness and ensuring all hygiene and health and safety practices are followed.
- Ensuring that temperature checks are carried out in line with the Food Safety Regulations
In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
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