Breakfast Chef

Leonardo Hotels; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special hotel room rates across UK & E

Recognition scheme and vouchers

Talent referral scheme

Thank You Week activities

Wellbeing Calendar

Training and progression paths

Job summary

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is seeking a proactive Breakfast Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef and contribute to delivering a memorable breakfast experience for our guests. This role is perfect for someone who loves a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in quality food.

You will thrive under pressure, be eager to learn, and step up when needed to maintain high standards. Join us on the Junior Chef progression path and grow with Leonardo.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about breakfast service and kitchen operations.
• Show willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.
• Thrive under pressure to prepare quality meals for guests.
• Be prepared to step up when the situation demands.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and help run the breakfast kitchen smoothly.
• Deliver high-quality, fresh breakfasts to guests.
• Work as part of a vibrant team within the Leonardo Hotels.
• Uphold brand standards and hospitality service levels throughout shifts.

Skills

Busy kitchen environment

Willingness to learn

Thrives under pressure

Step up when needed

Career progression

Job description

## Breakfast ChefApply: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR105479Be 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 levelSome 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 progressionWe’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!