Breakfast Chef

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts on hotel stays

Voucher scheme

Talent referral scheme

Wellbeing calendar

Training programmes

Career progression

Job summary

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited is seeking a Breakfast Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering a memorable breakfast service. You’ll work as part of a vibrant kitchen team, ensuring quality, consistency and timely service for guests across our Leonardo Hotels estate.

Ideal candidates thrive in a busy kitchen, show passion for great breakfast dishes, and welcome training and progression through our Junior Chef Programme.

Qualifications

• Teamwork in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and menus.
• Stamina for long shifts and fast pace.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef to keep breakfast running smoothly.
• Deliver high-quality, fresh breakfasts to guests.
• Thrive under pressure to create delicious dishes and maintain standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Stamina

Education

Culinary training

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

INDLH

Some of the perks our Breakfast Chef 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 Chef?

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.