Breakfast Chef - #189373

JOIN US

As we enter a busy and exciting period of growth, we’re building our kitchen team across all levels to support the increased demand. We are looking for a Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team across the Mercure Paignton and ibis Styles Paignton, supporting a key part of the guest experience. This role plays a vital part in setting the tone for the day, delivering high-quality breakfasts in a busy and fast-paced environment. As business levels continue to grow, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a kitchen team during a period of development and increased demand.

Located on the stunning Paignton seafront, the Mercure Paignton Hotel and ibis Styles Paignton offer one of the most exciting hospitality environments in the area. With panoramic sea views, vibrant restaurants, busy bars, and a strong mix of leisure and business guests, our hotels are continuing to grow and build a reputation for great food, great service, and memorable stays.

Our team works across both hotels, creating a collaborative and supportive environment where departments work closely together and everyone plays a part in delivering exceptional guest experiences. From relaxed breakfasts overlooking the bay to busy evening service and large events, no two days are the same.

Our vision is to become Devon’s most welcoming hotels, delivering outstanding hospitality, great food, and experiences that guests love to return to.

At The Mercure and the Ibis Styles Paignton we are managed by RBH management. We believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability, and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

At our hotels, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We provide ongoing training, career development opportunities, and a chance to work alongside a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional service.

Our Benefits

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An additional day's holiday for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course Sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year
• £14 per hour
  
  

And much much more!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BREAKFAST CHEF AT OUR HOTEL

What you'll be doing...

• Take ownership of the breakfast section, delivering consistently high-quality dishes.
• Execute breakfast classics with precision, from perfectly cooked eggs to fresh pastries and hot items, ensuring presentation and flavour meet brand standards.
• All preparation completed before service begins so that cooking and plating can happen efficiently and consistently.
• Manage breakfast service flow, maintaining speed without compromising quality during peak guest check-out periods.
• Monitor and replenish buffet displays, keeping food fresh, well-presented and fully stocked throughout service.
• Work closely with front of house to ensure smooth communication around dietary requirements, special requests and guest feedback.
• Maintain exceptional hygiene standards in line with food safety legislation and hotel policies.
• Support stock control, rotation and ordering for breakfast ingredients to minimise waste and maintain availability.
• Assist with menu enhancements, contributing ideas that elevate the guest breakfast experience and drive positive reviews.
  
  

What We Need From You

• A passion for culinary excellence and a drive to create memorable dining experiences.
• Proven experience in a busy kitchen, ideally in a breakfast chef / Chef de Partie role or similar.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle high-paced service with ease.
• Creativity and a keen eye for detail when it comes to plating and presentation.
• Team spirit, supporting the brigade to keep standards high and service smooth.
• Dedication to cleanliness, food safety, and upholding health regulations.
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact .