Job Description

Breakfast Chef - Another Place, The Lake | Kitchen, Prep and Support

Warm hospitality and contemporary comfort combine with views over Ullswater and the fells. Another Place - The Lake is for taking it easy with your favourite people, exploring the wilderness, letting go and having a good time.


Another Place Hotels - a place to take your hospitality career to new heights. An unforgettable holiday experience amidst 18 acres of Lake District National Park, Another Place offers private lake shore and views over Ullswater and the fells. For our guests, how their stay makes them feel is crucial; cared about, looked after, welcome. It's the heart and soul of our active relaxation concept, made possible by the people on our team.


With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest's holiday. Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change - show what it means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At Another Place - The Lake, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.

Our Breakfast Chef Role:

We're looking for a be friendly and hardworking Breakfast Chef to join our Rampsbeck team. You'll have excellent time-keeping skills that enable you to prioritize under pressure, and will collaborate closely with the Head Chef, overseeing operations. Together, you'll ensure top-notch food quality and service and will inspire autonomy and empowerment within the Kitchen team, fostering an environment of culinary harmony and efficiency.


You'll also be passionate about Cumbrian culture, cuisine, and our local food and beverage producers, and act as the first point of culinary contact for our guests at the start of each new day, crafting food that is as nourishing as it is memorable. As a crucial member of our team, you'll work to prioritise our seamless guest experience and maintain a hearty kitchen rapport.


In return for your enthusiasm and commitment to culinary excellence, you'll find yourself in a supportive group of likeminded people with a shared outlook on life - where friendship, connection, flexibility, variety and challenge make every working day worthwhile.

As our Breakfast Chef you'll be:

Overseeing (and implementing) the preparation, cooking and service of all food items on the current breakfast menu, ensuring that all standards are met Responsible for the execution of the full breakfast service, including preparing and portioning appropriate quantities of bacon, sausages, and other items. Preparing, cooking and serving various egg dishes, porridges, or any other dishes that may be required. Slicing cold meat, cutting fruit, and preparing compotes required for the cold buffet, and maintaining fresh items from day to day. Preparing, cooking, and serving food as required, ensuring accurate portion control while maintaining an appealing and high-quality presentation. Preparing the children's buffet (when required) in line with expected numbers, ensuring a balanced menu and avoiding unnecessary repetition. Ensuring compliance with all instructions given by your immediate supervisor. Preparing for the day's business in accordance with projected needs. Following all schedules within the kitchen and completing daily check sheets and temperature logs. Partaking in the smooth running of all aspects of the kitchen and back of house areas. Responsible for undertaking associated tasks during preparation, storage and service of food. Maintaining an organised, clean and safe workplace, not only for yourself but also for those around. Correctly recording all waste in the appropriate given metho (in accordance with the kitchen wastage sheets).

Job skills & requirements:

Food Hygiene certificate (essential) Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns An interest in, and passion for, the food industry NVQ level 1& 2 or equivalent (as a minimum) A natural team-player with a positive, proactive mindset Guest service focused Calm under extreme pressure Ensuring responsible use of equipment and materials, maintaining a high duty of care within potentially hazardous food-preparation environments A keen desire to develop and an eagerness to learn Professional personal presentation and approach

What we can offer in return:

A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location - right on the shores of Ullswater Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants: at Rampsbeck, Living Space, Glasshouse and The Brackenrigg Team social events throughout the year Team assistance scheme - a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances
From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located in the Lake District National Park, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at Another Place isn't just a job - it's a transformative career opportunity.

If you would love to join us as our Breakfast Chef, apply now and be part of our journey at Another Place, The Lake, a wonderful place to work.

INDBOH