Breakfast Chef

The Imperial London Hotels Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Uniform & dry-cleaning

Workplace pension scheme

Employee recognition

Early Pay - Earned wage access

Job summary

Tavistock Hotel in London is seeking a talented Breakfast Chef to join our Kitchen Team. You’ll craft memorable dining experiences, maintain high food quality, and ensure HACCP compliance across production stages.

This role emphasizes teamwork, presentation, and sanitation in a fast-paced hotel setting. The ideal candidate will have 3 years’ breakfast chef experience in hotels, Level 2 Food & Safety, stock taking, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while delivering excellent breakfast

Qualifications

• 3 Years Experience as a Breakfast Chef in the Hotel Industry.
• Level 2 Food & Safety Qualification or similar qualification.
• Stock taking experience.
• Experience in a busy, large-scale operation to cope under pressure in a calm and efficient manner to set deadlines.
• Experience in complying with Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the food preparation, presentation, decoration, and menu dishes.
• Prepares in advance food, materials and equipment needed for the service.
• To ensure that all areas under their control are maintained to a very high standard of cleanliness and safety in accordance with Company policy, Health and Safety, Statutory Requirements.

Skills

Breakfast chef experience

Team player

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Creativity in presentation

Calm under pressure

Attention to cleanliness

Problem-solving

Education

Level 2 Food & Safety

Tools

Stock taking

Job description

• Are you a skilled and organised team player?
• Do you have a passion for cooking and experimenting with flavours?
• Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards?

at Tavistock Hotel

• Are you a skilled and organised team player?
• Do you have a passion for cooking and experimenting with flavours?
• Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a talented and dedicated Breakfast Chef to join our Kitchen Team. As a Breakfast Chef, you’ll play an essential role in crafting memorable dining experiences for guests, maintaining consistent food quality and standards across stages of food production, and ensuring adherence to HACCP procedures and food safety regulations. You will be collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure the buffet is well prepared and garnished whilst maintaining high service standards and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen.

• Assists with the food preparation, presentation, decoration, and menu dishes.
• Prepares in advance food, materials and equipment needed for the service.
• To ensure that all areas under their control are maintained to a very high standard of cleanliness and safety in accordance with Company policy, Health and Safety, Statutory Requirements.

Why Join Us?

As an experienced Breakfast Chef, we are committed to supporting your career growth. We offer a variety of internal and external training courses to help you develop the skills needed to progress into a Head Chef role.

Every day is different, with the opportunity to work in a busy yet supportive setting. You'll be part of a team that ensures in delivery of exceptional food quality and service, maintaining high standards of hygiene.

Nestled opposite the picturesque Russell Square Gardens in the vibrant heart of Bloomsbury, London. The Tavistock Hotel has 395 rooms and is a homely place to be, offering an on-site Indian restaurant bar and laid-back lounge bar.

What We’re Looking For

• 3 Years Experience as a Breakfast Chef in the Hotel Industry
• Level 2 Food & Safety Qualification or similar qualification
• Stock taking experience
• Experience in a busy, large-scale operation to cope under pressure in a calm and efficient manner to set deadlines
• Experience in complying with Health & Safety requirements
• Strong foundation in cooking techniques
• Passion for food
• Team-oriented attitude
• Creative flair for presentation
• Eye for perfection
• Problem-solving skills
• Happy in a fast-paced environment

What’s in it for you?

• 28 Days Holiday pro-rata increasing with length of service up to 33 days
• Free meals on duty
• Uniform & dry-cleaning
• Workplace pension scheme
• £300 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee recognition
• Employee awards
• Social events
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan / Travelcard Loan
• 50% discount to friends and family in our hotels on hotel rooms & 20% discount in our restaurants (subject to availability)
• Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Bowling and Restaurant outlets
• Early Pay - Instantly access a portion of the pay you’ve already earned
• Shopping discounts across several high-street brands and online retailers (via Each Person)
• Nursery Scheme via Each Person (subject to eligibility)
• Mental health first aiders support & well-being
• Employee Assistance Programme- Supported by Hospitality Action

About Us

You can explore additional benefits here:

With a 185-year legacy, our company combines the stability of a long-standing 7th generation family business with the innovation of a startup. We have big plans for growth, and we need someone who shares our excitement for the future, whilst upholding our core values of positivity, care, collaboration, growth, and pride.

We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company with over 185 years of history. We’re rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests, and we believe that starts with the right team.

Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level and contribute to our new generation of hoteliers? Please reach out to us today!