Breakfast Chef

The Imperial Hotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

ILH Training Academy programmes

Staff discounts

Pension

Uniform dry-cleaning

Meal/discounts

Early pay access

Job summary

The Imperial Hotel in Bloomsbury, London, is seeking a Breakfast Chef to deliver high-quality morning dishes and maintain meticulous kitchen standards. You will work closely with senior chefs to ensure service readiness and guest satisfaction.

We value experience in busy kitchens, Level 2 Food Safety, and good English communication. The role offers growth through ILH training, staff discounts and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Level 2 Food Safety and allergen training completed.
• Strong English communication (CEFR A2–B1).
• Proficiency with IT systems and MS Office.
• Desirable: hotel kitchen experience; 3+ years catering experience; Level 3 Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present breakfast dishes including meats, fish, pastries, desserts and buffet items.
• Set up your section, ensuring all food, materials and equipment are ready for service.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and reset your workstation after service.
• Communicate with senior chefs, sharing any issues or guest feedback.
• Control supplies, minimise waste and follow company food specifications.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and allergen standards at all times.
• Support guests by anticipating needs and delivering quality dishes promptly.

Skills

Catering experience

Hotel kitchen experience

English communication

IT systems

MS Office

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Level 3 Food Safety (bonus)

Allergen training

Tools

MS Office

IT systems

Job description

Role: Breakfast Chef at The Imperial Hotel

Location: Bloomsbury, London

About Us:

Imperial London Hotels is a family run company with a 187-year legacy, dedicated to putting authentic London experiences within everyone’s reach.

This summer, we opened the doors to our fully re‑imagined hotel, The Imperial ‒ a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio, and destination rooftop bar, this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an energetic and skilled Breakfast Chef to deliver fresh, high‑quality dishes that set our guests up for the day. You’ll prepare a wide range of breakfast items with consistency, care and creativity.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prepare, cook and present breakfast dishes including meats, fish, pastries, desserts and buffet items.
• Set up your section, ensuring all food, materials and equipment are ready for service.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and reset your workstation after service.
• Communicate with senior chefs, sharing any issues or guest feedback.
• Control supplies, minimise waste and follow company food specifications.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and allergen standards at all times.
• Support guests by anticipating needs and delivering quality dishes promptly.

Who You Are:

• Experienced in a commercial or professional kitchen environment.
• Level 2 Food Safety and basic allergen training.
• Strong communicator with good English (CEFR A2–B1).
• Confident with IT systems and MS Office.
• Bonus: hotel kitchen experience, 3+ years catering experience, Level 3 Food Safety and passion for food.

What’s In It for You:

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
• Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Bring Mornings to Life?

If you love early starts, quality cooking and delivering great guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.