Breakfast Chef

ARVO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Staff dining discount

Daytime schedule

No evening shifts

Job summary

ARVO, a popular café in Primrose Hill, London, is seeking an experienced breakfast chef to join a professional kitchen team and maintain high standards of food preparation and service.

This full-time, in-person role offers a daytime schedule (8:30–17:30), a salary of up to £40,000 per year, complimentary meals during shifts, and staff dining discounts. You will work on the grill and pan, follow the Head Chef's directions, and contribute to consistency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as a breakfast chef.
• Training/knowledge of HACCP food safety.
• 2+ years with grill and pan.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and passion for great food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast and brunch dishes to a high standard.
• Support kitchen operations, including food prep and quality control.
• Work on the grill and pan as required.
• Follow instructions from Head Chef.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team.
• Contribute to customer satisfaction through high-quality dishes.

Skills

Breakfast chef experience

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Tools

Grill station

Pan work

Job description

Join a dynamic and growing café business as part of a professional kitchen team. We are looking for an experienced breakfast chef to support the day-to-day kitchen operation and help deliver consistently high standards of food preparation and service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast and brunch dishes to a high standard.
• Support kitchen operations, including food preparation and quality control.
• Work on the grill and pan as required.
• Follow instructions from the Head Chef.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team.
• Contribute to excellent customer satisfaction through consistently high-quality dishes.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of breakfast chef experience.
• Training and knowledge in HACCP food safety.
• 2 years experience working with the grill and pan.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating exceptional food.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Full-time employment.
• Salary of up to £40,000 per year.
• Free meal during shifts.
• Staff dining discount outside of workdays.
• A positive working environment.
• Consistent daytime service with no evening shifts.
• A fair rota with predictable hours.

This is a full-time, in-person position. Candidates must be able to commute reliably or plan to relocate before starting work.

Experience: Not required
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: 8:30-5:30
Salary: up to £40,000 yearly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About ARVO:
ARVO is a popular café/eatery in the heart of Primrose Hill, London. Our menu is influenced by the flavors of the Mediterranean, providing a friendly café atmosphere and offering a unique twist on global classics.