🍳 Breakfast Chef – The Stag on the River
Are you an early‑bird chef who loves creating fresh, flavourful dishes to start someone’s day the right way?
The Stag on the River is looking for a talented, organised, and enthusiastic Breakfast Chef to join our friendly kitchen team and help deliver exceptional morning dining for our guests and locals.
As Breakfast Chef, you’ll take pride in preparing high‑quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients, ensuring every plate leaving the pass sets the tone for a warm and memorable visit.
💼 Why Join The Stag on the River?
We’re a characterful riverside pub with rooms, known for seasonal menus, warm hospitality, and a passionate kitchen team. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:
🍽️ 50% Off Food & Soft Drinks – Across our family of pubs and inns.
🥘 Free Staff Meals on Shift – Fresh, high‑quality dishes to fuel your day.
🏥 Long Service Rewards – Including enhanced holiday options and private healthcare access.
🏨 Discounted Inn Stays – Reduced rates across our beautiful countryside venues.
🎉 Private Hire Savings – Discounts for your own celebrations.
🧠 Wellbeing Support – Including financial, legal, and mental health guidance.
🛍️ Retail Discounts – Savings with top high‑street brands.
🎓 Training & Culinary Development – Opportunities to grow your skills and progress your kitchen career.
📅 Team Socials & Enrichment Days – Because great teams make great kitchens.
🙌 What You Bring
We’re looking for someone passionate about breakfast cookery and quality hospitality.
✨ Experience in a kitchen environment – Breakfast experience is ideal, but not essential.
✨ Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients – You love serving food that looks and tastes great.
✨ Organisation and efficiency – You thrive during early service and manage your prep with confidence.
✨ Consistency and pride – You care about every plate leaving the kitchen.
✨ Teamwork – You support your colleagues and communicate clearly.
✨ Early start enthusiasm – Reliable and ready to set the tone for the day.
🎯 What You’ll Do
As Breakfast Chef, you’ll take ownership of the morning service:
🍳 Prepare and cook breakfast dishes – From classics to seasonal specials.
🔪 Complete morning prep – Set up your station and prepare fresh ingredients.
🧼 Maintain a clean, safe kitchen – Keep your area tidy, hygienic, and well‑organised.
📦 Manage stock – Rotate, check, and restock ingredients for breakfast service.
👨🍳 Work with the team – Hand over smoothly to the daytime kitchen brigade.
🍽️ Deliver consistency – Serve quality dishes quickly, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Ready to start the day with us?
Apply today and join the friendly, passionate kitchen team at The Stag on the River.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer — everyone is welcome.