Breakfast Chef

Oak View Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid meal allowance

On-the-job training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Oak View Group's Sky Garden at the Walkie Talkie is hiring a Breakfast Chef. Join London's iconic, high-volume kitchen with stunning views and a dynamic, supportive team. Shifts begin at 6:00am and finish around 3:00pm.

You will deliver breakfast dishes to exacting standards, maintain hygiene, and grow through on-the-job training and clear progression paths. The role offers a paid meal allowance per shift and opportunities to work with a talented team of 35 chefs in a vibrant all-day dining

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Breakfast Chef, Chef de Partie, or Demi Chef de Partie in a busy professional kitchen.
• Hospitality experience essential within a fast paced environment.
• Passion for fresh, high quality ingredients and creating exceptional breakfast dishes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering high quality breakfast dishes to exceptional standards in a fast paced kitchen environment
• Supporting the morning service, ensuring a smooth and efficient breakfast operation
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety standards at all times
• Contributing to daily mise en place and ensuring the kitchen is fully prepared for service
• Working shifts starting at 6:00am and finishing around 3:00pm

Skills

Breakfast chef

Chef de Partie

Demi Chef de Partie

Hospitality experience

Teamwork

Early starts

Job description

Oak View Group is reinventing the way the world comes together.

Driven by a passion to revolutionise the live events industry with dynamic thinking and an unshakeable dedication to those we serve, OVG turns up the volume on what makes life extraordinary.

From inspired development to curated hospitality, from brand innovation to premium for all, OVG is setting new standards and redefining expectations for everyone.

About The Venue

Managed by Rhubarb, Sky Garden sits atop 20 Fenchurch Street, a.k.a. The Walkie Talkie Building, and houses two restaurants, two bars, a retail outlet, ground floor coffee kiosk and stunning event spaces.

An iconic venue like no other, RHC proudly deliver a range of luxury dining options and flawless service to our spectacular, three-floor event venue and rooftop restaurant and bar experience.

Poised on level 36 of the iconic Sky Garden, Darwin Brasserie is a lively all-day dining location inspired by the very best of British. Laid back but with a spirited atmosphere spread across three services; We let the food and incredible view do the talking!

Role Purpose

Breakfast Chef

Iconic London Location - Sky Garden

£17.71 per hour

Join the team at London’s highest brasserie and take your culinary career to new heights at Darwin. Work in a vibrant, high volume kitchen with stunning views while developing your skills in a supportive and energetic environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and delivering high quality breakfast dishes to exceptional standards in a fast paced kitchen environment
• Supporting the morning service, ensuring a smooth and efficient breakfast operation
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety standards at all times
• Contributing to daily mise en place and ensuring the kitchen is fully prepared for service
• Working shifts starting at 6:00am and finishing around 3:00pm

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Breakfast Chef, Chef de Partie, or Demi Chef de Partie in a busy professional kitchen
• Hospitality experience essential within a fast paced environment
• Passion for fresh, high quality ingredients and creating exceptional breakfast dishes
• Positive attitude with strong teamwork and communication skills
• Reliability and enthusiasm for early morning starts

Good to know

You will earn up to £17.71 per hour while working at London’s highest brasserie, alongside on the job training and development to support your progression. The role includes a paid meal allowance per shift and offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of 35 chefs in a lively all day dining environment, with clear career growth pathways supported by a senior team who have progressed through the kitchen themselves. The position offers a consistent morning schedule, with shifts starting at 6:00am and finishing around 3:00pm.

Our Inclusion Commitments

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you.

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.