Breakfast assistant

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special hotel rates

Recognition scheme

Talent referral

Wellbeing calendar

Training & progression

Job summary

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited in Aberdeen is seeking a Breakfast Assistant/Chef to support the Head Chef and keep breakfast service running smoothly. You’ll be in the busy kitchen, delivering fresh breakfasts and helping the team meet high standards.

The role offers training, progression opportunities through our Junior Chef Programme, and perks such as staff hotel rates across the UK and Europe. You’ll thrive in a lively team, embrace a customer-focused hospitality culture, and grow

Qualifications

• Must enjoy a busy kitchen environment.
• Willing to learn, adapt and deliver high-quality breakfasts.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and deliver delicious food.

Skills

Busy kitchen

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Pressure management

Career growth

Job description

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland! The Breakfast will support the smooth running and objectives of the Kitchen department. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness. As a Breakfast Chef you’ll be right in the heart of the hotel, so we want you to take pride in everything you’ll be doing to support the Head Chef and keep things running like clockwork. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll be passionate about your working area and responsibilities, and working as part of a vibrant team to deliver the best breakfast experience to our guests! If you’re our ideal Breakfast chef, you will:

• Absolutely love the busy Kitchen environment
• Have a willingness to learn and adapt, and deliver the high-quality fresh breakfasts that our guests expect
• Thrive under pressure to create delicious food
• Be keen to step up when the situation demands
• Aspire to grow with us – with our amazing Junior Chef Programme, you can take your skills and career to the next level

Some of the perks our Breakfast assistant could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Breakfast assistant? We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality! At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is very simple: to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality! We are a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We partner with social enterprises to change attitudes towards disability, and provide opportunities ensuring everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work.