108 Breakfast Manager

Doyle Collection; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge on top of base salary

Holiday allowance up to 25 days

Free meals on duty

50% discount at Doyle Collection

Discounted hotel rates

Training and personal development

Cycle to work scheme

Life Insurance and Pension

Uniform and dry cleaning

Volunteer day

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff events

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

The Marylebone Hotel, part of The Doyle Collection, is seeking an experienced Breakfast Manager to lead our 108 Brasserie breakfast operation in London. You will guide the team to deliver warm, personal service and uphold Forbes Travel Guide standards, ensuring guest delight from the moment they arrive.

You will coach staff, optimise labour costs, and work closely with the kitchen to maintain high presentation and profitability while fostering a culture of belonging and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience as Breakfast Manager or similar in a quality hotel or restaurant.
• Passionate hospitality leader who develops others.
• Strong organisation and communication skills for a busy service period.
• Natural host with a genuine passion for memorable guest experiences.
• Commercially aware with labour cost control and performance.
• Excellent food & beverage knowledge and service.
• Embodies Doyle Collection values: Excellence, Personal, Belonging and Warmth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily breakfast operation with exceptional service standards.
• Champion Forbes Travel Guide standards and personalise guest experiences.
• Ensure guests are warmly welcomed and valued throughout dining.
• Inspire and coach the team to deliver service excellence and product knowledge.
• Create a positive culture and support colleagues’ growth.
• Manage staffing, rosters, and labour costs to maximise productivity.
• Monitor guest feedback and drive continuous improvements to breakfast.
• Collaborate with kitchen for smooth service and high-quality presentation.
• Drive breakfast revenue while maintaining cost control and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with policies, health and safety, and procedures.
• Maintain strong interdepartmental communication to exceed expectations.
• Act as Duty Manager when required.

Skills

Breakfast leadership

Team coaching

Guest service

F&B knowledge

Labour cost control

Communication

Forbes standards

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Excellent salary & benefits

At The Marylebone Hotel, part of The Doyle Collection, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Breakfast Manager to lead our breakfast operation within 108 Brasserie.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hospitality professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences from the very start of the day. As Breakfast Manager, you will lead and inspire the team to deliver outstanding service, ensuring every guest receives a warm welcome, a highly personal experience and the highest standards of food and beverage service. You will create an environment where colleagues feel supported and valued, fostering a strong sense of belonging while driving operational excellence and commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily breakfast operation, ensuring exceptional service standards and attention to detail at all times.
• Champion Forbes Travel Guide standards and create memorable guest experiences through genuine, personalised hospitality.
• Ensure every guest receives a warm welcome and feels recognised, valued and cared for throughout their dining experience.
• Inspire, coach and develop the team to deliver excellence in service and product knowledge.
• Create a positive and inclusive culture where colleagues feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to grow and succeed.
• Manage staffing levels, rosters and labour costs to maximise productivity and service delivery.
• Monitor guest feedback and implement continuous improvements to enhance the breakfast experience.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service and consistently high-quality food presentation.
• Drive breakfast revenue opportunities while maintaining strong cost control and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, health and safety regulations and operational procedures.
• Maintain excellent communication with all hotel departments to ensure guest expectations are exceeded.
• Act as Duty Manager when required, supporting the wider hotel operation.

Skills

• Previous experience in a Breakfast Manager, Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager role within a quality hotel or restaurant environment.
• A passionate hospitality professional who leads by example and enjoys developing others.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage a busy service period.
• A natural host with a genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
• Commercially aware with experience managing labour costs, service standards and operational performance.
• Excellent food and beverage knowledge and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Someone who embodies The Doyle Collection values of Excellence, Personal, Belonging and Warmth in everything they do.

The Perks of working for The Marylebone Hotel:

• Service charge on top of your base salary
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
• Free meals on duty
• 50% discount when dining with The Doyle Collection
• Discounted rates when staying in our hotels
• Training dedicated to personal development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts in selected stores and online shops
• Life Insurance and Company Pension
• Complimentary uniform and dry cleaning
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Hotel Incentives and rewards
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme

The Marylebone, London

Located just minutes from Oxford Street and in the heart of Marylebone Village, The Marylebone hotel provides easy access to the best that London has to offer. The excitement and buzz of Marylebone Lane, Oxford Street and Park Lane, the world-famous stores of Bond Street and Mayfair and the green spaces of Regents Park and Hyde Park are all just a short walk away.

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of seven Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC and Cork. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness.

We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it's listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.