Hotel Breakfast Chef

Breakfast Chef

Historic Coaching Inn — Lavenham, Suffolk

Location: Lavenham, Suffolk

Salary: £32,000 per annum, based on a 45-hour week (approx. £13.60 per hour)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Live-In / Accommodation: Available at £75 per week

Overview

This is a beautifully preserved, character-filled coaching inn in the heart of Lavenham, Suffolk — one of England's best-preserved medieval villages, with centuries of history and timber-framed charm on the doorstep. Breakfast is a genuine part of the experience here, and it shows in the standards expected of the kitchen.

The kitchen needs an experienced Breakfast Chef who can take real ownership of the morning service and deliver a cooked-to-order breakfast to a very high standard, every single day.

The Role

You'll run the breakfast service from setup through to service and clean-down, delivering a full cooked-to-order breakfast — from the classic full breakfast through to bespoke guest requests — working closely with the front-of-house team to keep timing and detail right every morning.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver a full cooked-to-order breakfast service to a consistently high standard

Prepare and set up the breakfast section ahead of service, ensuring all mise en place is completed on time

Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, safety and kitchen cleanliness throughout service

Work efficiently and calmly under pressure during peak breakfast periods

Liaise closely with the front-of-house team on guest requirements, dietary needs and timings

Support wider kitchen operations as required, working collaboratively with the broader culinary team

Key Requirements

Proven experience cooking breakfast to order at a very high standard, ideally within a hotel, inn or similar quality-led environment

A genuine passion for breakfast cookery and strong attention to detail

Ability to work calmly and efficiently under time pressure

A solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards

A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude

Early-morning availability

If you take real pride in getting the first meal of the day right, this is worth a conversation.

What's On Offer

£32,000 per annum, based on a 45-hour week (approx. £13.60 per hour)

Live-in accommodation available at £75 per week

A genuinely characterful setting in one of Suffolk's most historic villages

A full-time, permanent role with real job security

Apply today to find out more.

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