Breakfast Chef

At The Johnstown Estate, we do warm, authentic welcomes particularly well, and constantly strive to deliver a polished service, guest comfort and excellence in everything we do. Our values of Passion, Customer Focus, Teamwork and Integrity are always forefront in our minds as we passionately care about our guest experience and are committed to being the best in all we do. We are also committed to training and developing our team members and ensuring their journey with us inspires them each day.

About The Role

Duties and Responsibilities of the Role: 

To take charge of sections in all kitchen areas and to ensure the smooth running of the outlet, assisting other outlets when required.  To provide assistance for the executive chef, executive sous chef in maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation and hygiene.

Responsible to: Sous Chef Executive Chef

Responsible for: Junior chefs Kitchen stewards

Working liaison: Bar team, Restaurant team, Conference and Banqueting team

• To make a contribution to new menus with ideas, assisting in cook-offs, writing out of recipes and the costing of new menus in all outlets of the hotel

• To train junior staff on recipes, presentation skills and cooking skills

• To maintain the highest level of hygiene standards and safe working practices, maintaining HACCP standards and record keeping throughout the kitchen and all food and beverage areas and storage areas

• To have full knowledge of all menus in other hotel outlets

• Ensure that all breakfast dishes are prepared and presented to the highest quality standards, maintaining consistency and taste.

  Handle, store, and rotate food products properly, ensuring freshness and food safety.

• Keep the breakfast station clean, organized, and stocked with necessary ingredients and supplies.

• Work efficiently to meet service times and deliver orders promptly.

• Be able to work with various dietary restrictions and special requests from guests.

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the breakfast kitchen area, including equipment, utensils, and work surfaces. Following proper cleaning and sanitation procedures to uphold food safety standards.

• Conducting regular inspections of food items to ensure that they meet quality standards and are prepared according to recipe specifications. Addressing any issues or discrepancies promptly.

• Ordering, receiving, and properly storing ingredients to maintain freshness and minimize waste. Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

Skills Needed

About The Company

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Company Culture

128 bedrooms and suites are designed in soothing hues with accents of comfort in each room, alongside TVs, complimentary WiFi and spacious bathrooms. Four Executive suites offer added space and dining options, while our unique suites, The Lady Margaret and The Mulberry, allow guests a little added luxury for when it’s deserved.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

• The ideal candidate should have experience in 4-star operational role of 2/3 years
• Be flexible
• Work well as part of a team
• Have a passion for cooking
• Excellent Hygiene and Haccp experience

Closing DateTuesday 30th April, 2024