Breakfast chef – Ongoing temp

Breakfast Chef – Temporary Ongoing Role | Belfast City Centre

Are you an early riser with a passion for creating top-quality breakfast dishes? Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled Breakfast Chef in Belfast City Centre for an ongoing temporary assignment within a busy and reputable hotel environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who thrives in fast-paced kitchens and enjoys delivering high standards from the very first service of the day.


About the Position

This Breakfast Chef role in Belfast offers consistent hours and stability, working 5 days per week from 5:30am to 2:00pm. You’ll be responsible for running the breakfast service, ensuring guests receive a top-tier dining experience with a strong focus on quality Irish and British cuisine.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook a full range of traditional Irish and British breakfast dishes
  • Manage breakfast service efficiently in a fast-paced hotel kitchen
  • Maintain excellent food presentation and portion control
  • Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards are upheld
  • Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to maintain smooth operations
  • Monitor stock levels and support ordering where required

What’s on Offer

  • Ongoing temporary assignment with steady weekly hours
  • Competitive hourly pay rates
  • Consistent early shifts – ideal for work-life balance
  • Opportunity to gain experience in a well-established hotel kitchen
  • Support from Excel Recruitment consultants throughout your assignment

Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience as a Breakfast Chef or similar role
  • Strong knowledge of Irish and British cuisine
  • Ability to work efficiently during early morning shifts
  • Experience in a hotel or high-volume kitchen environment preferred
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • HACCP and food safety knowledge

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. Our client is a respected hospitality business in Belfast City Centre.


If you’re a motivated Breakfast Chef ready for your next opportunity, apply today with Excel Recruitment!


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Chef

Chef – Café – Co. Dublin

Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Chef on behalf of our client’s café in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and reliable chef to join a vibrant kitchen team, focusing on high-quality breakfast and lunch service in a fast-paced but balanced environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys daytime hours, thrives in a busy service, and takes pride in delivering fresh, well-presented dishes.

Salary: €17 – €18 per hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch dishes to a consistently high standard
  • Manage prep and service efficiently during busy trading periods
  • Ensure excellent food presentation, quality, and portion control
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in line with HACCP guidelines
  • Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
  • Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service
  • Contribute ideas for menu improvements and seasonal specials where appropriate

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Chef in a café, restaurant, or high-volume food environment
  • Strong experience in breakfast and lunch service
  • HACCP knowledge and good food safety practices
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills
  • Positive attitude and team-focused approach
  • Availability to work daytime shifts, including some weekends

If you are interested in this Chef role in Dublin, then please apply to Lee Dunne via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

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