Chef - Fresh Start for 2026 | Fresh Food Kitchen | 05:00-14:00 | Outskirts of Southampton
Looking for a fresh start in 2026 with sociable hours and a better work-life balance?
This Breakfast Chef role on the outskirts of Southampton offers a structured 05:00-14:00 shift, 5 days per week, giving you your afternoons and evenings back while working in a fresh food-led kitchen.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern hospitality group that values consistency, quality ingredients, and its people, with plenty of company perks and long-term development available.
Why apply for this Breakfast Chef role?
You'll enjoy:
£26,208 salary based on a 40-hour per week contract
Fixed early shifts: 05:00-14:00, 5 days out of 7
Excellent work-life balance with afternoons and evenings free
Fresh, healthy meals provided on duty
Strong career development and training across the wider group
Discounted hotel stays and 50% off food and drink within the company
High street discounts through Perks at Work
28 days' holiday including bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Modern, inclusive team facilities
Access to a wide range of company perks and benefits across the group
Key Responsibilities:
As a Breakfast Chef, you'll be responsible for:
Preparing and delivering high-quality breakfast dishes using fresh ingredients
Running the breakfast service smoothly and efficiently
Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen organisation
Supporting preparation for the wider kitchen where required
Working as part of a professional, supportive morning kitchen team
What we're looking for:
This role would suit a Breakfast Chef who:
Has experience in a fresh food or hotel breakfast environment
Enjoys early starts and a structured routine
Takes pride in consistency, presentation, and quality
Works well within a team and communicates clearly
Is reliable, organised, and professional
If you're looking for a role on the outskirts of Southampton and want a fresh start in 2026 with early finishes, great balance, and excellent company benefits, this could be the perfect fit.
Apply now and start your 2026 with a role that works around your lifestyle.
Job Number 934502 / INDSOTONCHEF
Role | Chef
Consultant Ollie Moore
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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