Breakfast Chef - ILH Group

Imperial London Hotels Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run hotel group in central London seeks a skilled Breakfast Chef to join their team. The ideal candidate has 3 years of experience, a Level 2 Food & Safety Qualification, and excels in a fast-paced kitchen. Enjoy competitive benefits including discounts, holiday pay, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

28 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Access to ILH Training Academy programmes

Complimentary uniform dry-cleaning

Team member flat rate discount

Access to salary sacrifice schemes

Access to mental health first aiders support

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as a Breakfast Chef in the Hotel Industry.
• Experience in a busy, large-scale operation.
• Experience with stock taking.

Responsibilities

• Craft memorable dining experiences for guests.
• Maintain food quality and standards across food production stages.
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen and adherence to safety regulations.

Skills

Team-oriented attitude

Strong foundation in cooking techniques

Creative flair for presentation

Problem-solving skills

Ability to cope under pressure

Experience complying with Health & Safety requirements

Education

Level 2 Food & Safety Qualification

Job description

40 hours a week (5 days out of 7 days weekly rota)

• Are you a skilled and organised team player?
• Do you have a passion for cooking and experimenting with flavours?
• Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a talented and dedicated Breakfast Chef to join our Kitchen Team. As a Breakfast Chef, you’ll play an essential role in crafting memorable dining experiences for guests, maintaining consistent food quality and standards across stages of food production, and ensuring adherence to HACCP procedures and food safety regulations. You will be collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure the buffet is well prepared and garnished whilst maintaining high service standards and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen.

• Assists with the food preparation, presentation, decoration, and menu dishes.
• Prepares in advance food, materials and equipment needed for the service.
• To ensure that all areas under their control are maintained to a very high standard of cleanliness and safety in accordance with Company policy, Health and Safety, Statutory Requirements.

Why Join Us?

As an experienced Breakfast Chef, we are committed to supporting your career growth. We offer a variety of internal and external training courses to help you develop the skills needed to progress into a Head Chef role.

Every day is different, with the opportunity to work in a busy yet supportive setting. You'll be part of a team that ensures in delivery of exceptional food quality and service, maintaining high standards of hygiene.

Every day is different, with the opportunity to work in a busy yet supportive kitchen. You'll be part of a dedicated team that ensures every dish is prepared to perfection, creating meals that captivate every guest. Based in Bloomsbury, you'll be in the heart of London, working at Bedford Hotel, with 184 rooms. It’s a magical place to be, offering a ground-floor restaurant bar, a secret garden and two naturally designed event spaces.

The Tavistock is nestled opposite the picturesque Tavistock Square Gardens in the vibrant heart of Bloomsbury, It has 395 rooms and is a homely place to be, offering an on-site Indian restaurant bar and laid-back lounge bar.

What We’re Looking For

• 3 Years Experience as a Breakfast Chef in the Hotel Industry
• Level 2 Food & Safety Qualification or similar qualification
• Stock taking experience
• Experience in a busy, large-scale operation to cope under pressure in a calm and efficient manner to set deadlines
• Experience in complying with Health & Safety requirements
• Strong foundation in cooking techniques
• Team-oriented attitude
• Creative flair for presentation
• Eye for perfection
• Problem-solving skills
• Happy in a fast-paced environment

What’s in it for you

• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 33 days (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study scheme
• Access to Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry-cleaning. Discounted dry-cleaning on personal items.
• Access to an interest-free Season Ticket Loan or Travelcard Loan
• Team member flat rate discount & 50% discount to friends and family at any of our hotels
• 50% discount at ILH’s nine food and beverage outlets
• Access to coffee and beverage discounts at Blooms Café - £1.50 per beverage
• Access to an employee funded Health Cash Plan
• Access to local Bloomsbury London discounts e.g. bowling and restaurant outlets
• Access to Early Pay - instantly access a portion of the pay you’ve already earned
• Access to shopping discounts across several high-street brands and online retailers
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes e.g. nursery care, cycle to work & technology
• Access to mental health first aiders support & well-being support
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action

You can explore additional benefits here.

About Us

With a 185-year legacy, our company combines the stability of a long-standing 7th generation family business with the innovation of a startup. We have big plans for growth, and we need someone who shares our excitement for the future, whilst upholding our core values of positivity, care, collaboration, growth, and pride.

We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company with over 185 years of history. We’re rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests, and we believe that starts with the right team.

Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level and contribute to our new generation of hoteliers? Please reach out to us today!