We’re not hiring people to fill a seat or add to our
headcount. We’re hiring people to craft our culture, ethos and success. This is
a big deal for us, and we know it’s a big deal for you: a new role defines how
you spend your days, who you spend them with, and what your future looks
like.
Together, we’ll shape each other’s entire trajectory.
That deserves thoughtfulness, empathy and respect. It’s why this job
description is deliberately detailed. We want you to know exactly what you’re
stepping into. The challenges, the opportunities, the quirks of the role, and
the kind of impact you’ll have.
Us
Crafted is a series of life-friendly hotels and spaces
where guests can be themselves and fill up on the good stuff: nature, food,
wellbeing, craft, people and play. We hope to open several hotels in the coming
years, with our first coming in summer 2025: Crafted at Powdermills, East
Sussex.
More specifics will follow as planning and pieces fall
into place. So, for now, here’s the sentiment behind Crafted…
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by life. To switch to
autopilot and go through the motions. We’re busy but not on the things we love
doing, we spend more time on our phone, and we misplace our bounce and
spark.
In short, Dr Evil’s stolen our mojo.
We all need a tune up now and again. To escape to
somewhere that makes us feel totally at ease. Not so we can step away from
life, but so we can come back to it. This is where Crafted comes in.
Our aim is to create a network of connected destinations
that people come back to again and again because it’s where they feel good
about life. Somewhere to work on life, come together, and connect locally.
You
Crafted’s culture will be inclusive and agile but with
ambitious goals and a start-up mentality. We need to execute brilliantly from
day one and every team member will contribute wherever they are able.
As Breakfast chef you’ll be supporting the
kitchen team in delivering a bold, ingredient-led menu that reflects our values
— thoughtful sourcing, generous hospitality, and a real sense of place. You’ll
be responsible for shaping a food offering that balances consistency with creativity,
running a tight ship day-to-day while nurturing a positive, ambitious kitchen
culture. This is a hands-on role for a chef who leads from the front, works
clean and calm, and wants to be part of building something special from the
ground up.
That said, as Breakfast Chef, your primary
responsibilities will be to:
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Inspire the kitchen team in delivering a seasonal, produce-driven
menu aligned with the Crafted ethos.
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Manage daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, ordering,
stock control, and health & safety compliance.
·
Work closely with the Exec Chef, Exec Sous Chef and Restaurant
Manager to ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and front of house.
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Champion sustainability and local sourcing wherever possible,
building strong supplier relationships.
·
Uphold
high standards of cleanliness, organisation and attention to detail throughout
all service periods
We’re looking for someone with:
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Proven experience in a kitchen team, ideally in a boutique hotel,
restaurant, or lifestyle-focused hospitality setting.
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A track record of delivering quality, consistency, and creative
input under pressure.
·
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and
develop others.
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A collaborative, low-ego approach to working with front of house,
suppliers and leadership.
·
Solid knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, cost management
and sustainability best practice.
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A genuine love of food, hospitality, and creating memorable guest
experiences.
Together
We hire people with personality who have a desire to
continuously learn. Each person should bring themselves to work to shape our
culture and keep us real, interesting, and original.