Breakfast Assistant

The Cloud One; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cloud One in London, England is seeking a Breakfast and Bar Assistant (Full-time) to join our team. This versatile role goes beyond a typical waiter/waitress position, covering breakfast preparation, buffet management, kitchen porter duties, bar service support, and guest hosting.

You will open and close shifts, handle cash/ card payments, assist with inventory, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained. A flexible, collaborative approach is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in hotel trade or experience in hotel/catering is preferred.
• Proactive team player with guest-hosting skills.
• Flexible, creative, and able to work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast items, including bakery and warm dishes for the buffet.
• Refill the buffet according to daily demand.
• Assist with kitchen porter duties including cleaning and dishwashing.
• Clear and clean tables promptly to maintain a tidy dining area.
• Provide hosting by greeting and assisting customers warmly.
• Handle cash and card payments accurately.
• Support bar service, including preparing drinks and maintaining cleanliness.
• Open and close shifts according to procedures.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards throughout the shift.

Skills

Breakfast preparation

Buffet management

Hosting guests

Cash handling

Bar service support

Education

Apprenticeship in hotel trade

Tools

POS systems

Cash register

Credit card payments

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and versatile Breakfast and Bar Assistant (Full-time) to join our team. This is not a typical waiter/waitress role—our assistant performs a variety of all-round duties, including food preparation, buffet management, kitchen porter tasks, table clearance and cleaning, hosting guests, and supporting bar service. Flexibility and a willingness to cover all these areas are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare breakfast items, including baking bakery products and warm food daily for the buffet in the oven

Refill the buffet according to daily demand

Assist with kitchen porter duties including cleaning and dishwashing

Clear and clean tables promptly to maintain a tidy dining area

Provide excellent hosting skills by greeting and assisting customers warmly

Handle cash and credit card payments accurately and efficiently

Support bar service including preparing drinks and maintaining cleanliness

Open and close shifts according to operational procedures

Assist with inventory management and restocking as needed

Maintain hygiene and safety standards throughout your shift

Qualifications

• Have completed an apprenticeship in the hotel trade and/or have professional experience in the hotel / catering industry or be looking for a change of career
• Be open and communicative and have hosting skills, as well as a passion for the hotel industry
• Be flexible and creative and have an excellent sense of quality, even in stressful situations
• Be a team player and willing to provide assistance across departments – we achieve our results together

Breakfast Assistant • London, England, United Kingdom