We have an exciting opportunity to join our kitchen team at The Fife Arms Hotel, Braemar as at Breakfast Chef!
As a Breakfast Chef at The Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of breakfast service to the highest standards. Working closely with our brigade, you will be preparing breakfast dishes, using the very best of local and national natural resources and ingredients.
As Breakfast Chef, you will be responsible for:
Assisting the brigade in the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the breakfast service
Delivering authentic and seasonal breakfast menus, as well as picnic menus
Preparing breakfast orders “a la minute” for our guests
Ensuring the mis-en-place is ready for service, including the breakfast buffet and hot section.
Demonstrating a committed approach to the development of creative menus and service in the kitchen
Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at the hotel.
Continually striving towards achievement and improvement
Ensuring the Head Chef is kept aware of any relevant feedback from either the hotel guests or team
Assisting on sections or help with other duties when required
Training and delegation of tasks to the junior members of the team
Ordering on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels
The cleanliness, stock control, organisation, and standards of the kitchen
Expectations
Our successful Breakfast Chef will have:
Proven experience from within. a similar luxury hospitality environment
A true passion for food
The enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Experience managing, training and coaching others
Good kitchen & knife skills
A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen.
A willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment
Innovation, creativity, and attention to detail
Relish the pressure of the kitchen environment
Experience of supervising and guiding others
You’ll be surrounded by a team with a creative flair and a passion for fresh food and brilliant service, with a desire to learn and grow. All striving to go beyond for guests, our team, and the community.
What’s in it for you?
48-hour contract
30 days holiday
Free annual guest experience for you and a plus one
Pension
Free food and drinks whilst on shift
Generous Artfarm-wide discounts including our properties in Somerset, Scottish Highlands, London, and Los Angeles!
Amazing sports and social events led by local social committees
Life Assurance
Health benefits including a health cash plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Career development opportunities tailored around your aspirations and goals
About Artfarm and The Fife Arms Hotel
Artfarm is a one-of-a-kind independent hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. Renowned for developing and reinventing distinctive sites including the award-winning Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, The Fish Shop Restaurant & Fish Mongers in Ballater, The Audley Public House & Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair, London, Manuela restaurant in Los Angeles, Roth Bar & Grill and Durslade Farm Shop in Somerset. Artfarm uniquely brings together art, community, education, people, and place.
Located in the heart of Braemar, the hotel houses 46 beautifully appointed bedrooms – each one a homage to place, person, or event with links to the area along with the stunning Albamhor Spa and some of the most unique event spaces. Dining experiences extend to the Clunie Dining Room showcasing the art of open wood-fire cooking, The Flying Stag Pub serving up local beers and firm Scottish favourites, Bertie’s our glamorous and elegant Whisky Bar, Elsa’s our Art Deco Cocktail Bar and our more relaxed Drawing Room – all of which celebrate the best in local ingredients and are expertly prepared by our dedicated culinary team.