Breakfast Chef

The Langham London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Service Charge

28 days holiday (plus up to 33 with Ls

Access to Wagestream

Complimentary hotel stays for you and/

Discounted hotel stays for family

Employee discounts in F&B and spa

Referral bonus up to £750

Company pension plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Langham, London is recruiting a Breakfast Junior Sous Chef to join our Breakfast Kitchen. You will be responsible for the operation of the kitchen to produce the delicious selection for breakfast in the hotel.

In this role you will work closely with the team to maintain the highest standards, follow recipes, and ensure mise-en-place is prepared. We seek candidates with luxury hotel experience, strong teamwork, and a passion for quality breakfast service.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury hotel or fine-dining environments preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and multi-task under pressure.
• Food safety and hygiene knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the breakfast kitchen team and take ownership of your station.
• Follow recipe specifications to ensure consistency of dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, utensils and equipment.
• Support the operation of the breakfast service to deliver high-quality products.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Food safety training

Starting at 05:00

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

The Langham, London; Europe’s first Grand Hotel and Forbes 5* rated property, is currently recruiting for a Breakfast Junior Sous Chef to join our talented team in our Breakfast Kitchen. In this role, you will be responsible for the operation of the kitchen to produce the delicious selection for breakfast in the hotel.

In the role of Breakfast Chef, your key focus will be to:

• work well in a team, taking ownership of your section
• ensure that the highest standards are maintained at all times
• ensure that the kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the standards required by the Hotel
• follow closely the recipe specifications to ensure consistency of the food
• ensure all mise-en-place is set up accordingly

Do you have? –

• previous similar experience, ideally within a 5* luxury hotel environment
• ability to work independently and unsupervised
• good interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• excellent attention to detail
• food safety training along with relevant culinary qualifications
• ability to start the shift at 05:00hrs

YOUR BENEFITS

Financial Wellbeing

• Discretionary Service Charge
• 28 days of holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to increase to up to 33 days off based on Length of Service
• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
• Complimentary accommodation at all the Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton Workshop and affiliated hotels
• Discounted accommodation at The Langham, London for you and your family
• Discounts for you, your friends and family in our Food and Beverage outlets and on Spa treatments
• Up to £750 Recommend a Friend referral bonus
• Seasonal Travelcard loan
• A subsidised taxi journey (£20) for any shift you are scheduled to work between 00:00 and 05:00hrs
• Company pension plan
• Life insurance
• Discounts in various high street and online shops
• Colleague recognition system - being recognised and rewarded for positive guest comments or when you showcase one of our company values
• Learning and Development opportunities, including paid and unpaid cross-departmental training, empowering you to progress in your career
• 2 staff parties per year and several colleague social and community events
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action (24/7)
• Access to Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Most Valued Colleague of the Month and Year Awards
• Long Service Awards

Physical Wellbeing

• Free meals on duty in our Staff Restaurant
• Uniform supplied and laundered, or if a non-uniform colleague, a complimentary valet service of work attire provided
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Subsidised regular Back Massage, Reflexology & Chiropody Sessions

OUR CULTURE

Our company is dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where "Our People, Our Pride" serves as a guiding principle, fostering innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The Langham, London is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any protective characteristic.

DISABILITY INCLUSION

We are committed to disability inclusion and ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, such as accessible interview locations, adapted tests, or specific accommodations, please inform us at the outset. Our goal is to provide an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

We are extremely proud to be recognised as an environmentally conscious hotel, constantly striving to improve our eco policies and initiatives to help preserve our world for future generations. In 2025, we reached a new milestone by achieving EarthCheck Master Certification, further reinforcing our long-term commitment to sustainability.

The Langham London, London’s Original Grand Hotel and flagship of the international Langham Hospitality Groupcomprises380 luxury bedrooms and suites, the acclaimed Roux at The Landau and Palm Court restaurants, the Artesian Bar and Wigmore Tavern, extensive Meeting & Events facilities, Europe’s first Chuan Body + Soul Spa and Sauce by The Langham, our cookery school. The team at the hotel prides itself on creating enchanting encounters for our guests and we’ve been doing so since 1865.

Would you like to be a in such an iconic hotel? Then go ahead, apply!