Breakfast Chef

Aethos; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing resources

Wellbeing app access

Finance wellbeing support (Stream)

Up to 28 days holiday

Learning and development programmes

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work

Discounted Gym memberships

Festive and summer social events

Job summary

Aethos London Shoreditch is inviting applications for a Breakfast Chef to lead the most important meal of the day, from prep to plate, delivering fresh, seasonal dishes that set the tone for guests' mornings.

This early-start role requires independent section ownership, accuracy in cooking across eggs, grills, bakery items, and strong HACCP and allergen knowledge, with opportunities for progression within an award-winning hotel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Breakfast Chef or Chef de Partie in a hotel, restaurant or high-quality, high-volume kitchen.
• Confidence running a section independently, especially under early-morning time pressure.
• Strong breakfast cookery skills, eggs cooked every style, grill, continental and fresh bakery items.
• Good working knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
• A genuine team player with clear communication.
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Own daily mise en place and prep, ensuring the breakfast section is fully set up and service-ready ahead of opening.
• Cook and plate à la carte and buffet breakfast items to brand specification — consistently, at pace, and to a high standard.
• Manage the breakfast buffet: replenishment, presentation, freshness and waste control throughout service.
• Prepare and deliver in-room breakfast orders accurately and on time.
• Uphold food safety at all times: HACCP, allergen management and labelling, temperature controls and due-diligence records.
• Maintain impeccable kitchen cleanliness and full compliance with food hygiene and EHO standards.
• Manage stock for the breakfast section: ordering, checking deliveries, rotation (FIFO), and portion/cost control to support GP targets.
• Liaise with suppliers and escalate any quality or supply issues to the Head Chef.
• Work hand-in-hand with the front-of-house team to deliver a smooth, warm guest experience.
• Contribute ideas to breakfast and weekend brunch menus, seasonal specials, and strong vegetarian, vegan and dietary options.
• Support and where needed supervise and train commis chefs and kitchen porters on shift.
• Cover other kitchen sections and duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Breakfast chef experience

Team player

Weekend flexibility

Job description

AETHOS LONDON SHOREDITCH

We have many exciting opportunities at Aethos London Shoreditch

Unique to London, Aethos London Shoreditch offers a blend of Shoreditch's creative energy with Aethos's ethos of simple luxury.

As an established brand, we can offer growth and development, alongside the opportunity to travel.

If you are passionate about hospitality and want to work with an award-winning hotel then we want to hear from you!

At Aethos London Shoreditch, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive working environment for everyone.

Please do let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Health Assured & Wisdom app, our 24/7 employee assistance programme with access to a health and wellbeing resources, and a variety of great discounts!
• Access to Wellable - a physical wellbeing app including company wide challenges.
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to Stream.
• Up to 28 days holiday a year (increasing with length of service).
• Exciting learning and development programmes to help progress your career, including apprenticeships and career mapping.
• An amazing overnight Guest Experience here at Aethos London Shoreditch for you and a guest
• Mental Health First Aiders within the team to offer tailored support.
• Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work and discounted Gym memberships.
• Annual festive and summer social events

The Role

As our Breakfast Chef, you own the most important meal of the day. You'll lead breakfast from prep to plate, delivering fresh, seasonal, beautifully executed dishes that set the tone for every guest's day. It's an early-start role with real ownership: your section, your standards, your service.

Key Responsibilities

• Own daily mise en place and prep, ensuring the breakfast section is fully set up and service-ready ahead of opening.
• Cook and plate à la carte and buffet breakfast items to brand specification — consistently, at pace, and to a high standard.
• Manage the breakfast buffet: replenishment, presentation, freshness and waste control throughout service.
• Prepare and deliver in-room breakfast orders accurately and on time.
• Uphold food safety at all times: HACCP, allergen management and labelling, temperature controls and due-diligence records.
• Maintain impeccable kitchen cleanliness and full compliance with food hygiene and EHO standards.
• Manage stock for the breakfast section: ordering, checking deliveries, rotation (FIFO), and portion/cost control to support GP targets.
• Liaise with suppliers and escalate any quality or supply issues to the Head Chef.
• Work hand-in-hand with the front-of-house team to deliver a smooth, warm guest experience.
• Contribute ideas to breakfast and weekend brunch menus, seasonal specials, and strong vegetarian, vegan and dietary options.
• Support and where needed supervise and train commis chefs and kitchen porters on shift.
• Cover other kitchen sections and duties as reasonably required.

About You

• Proven experience as a Breakfast Chef or Chef de Partie in a hotel, restaurant or high-quality, high-volume kitchen.
• Confidence running a section independently, especially under early-morning time pressure.
• Strong breakfast cookery skills, eggs cooked every style, grill, continental and fresh bakery items.
• Good working knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
• A genuine team player with clear communication.
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required.