Breakfast Chef

Leonardo Hotels; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms

Company-wide recognition scheme

Talent referral scheme

Thank You Week

Wellbeing Calendar

Ongoing job-related training

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels in the UK is seeking a Breakfast Chef to support the Kitchen department and deliver high-quality, fresh breakfasts for guests.

You'll work with the Head Chef and team, take pride in your station, and benefit from our Junior Chef Programme and ongoing training to progress within the Leonardo Hotels estate.

Qualifications

• Absolutely love the busy kitchen environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to deliver high-quality breakfasts.
• Thrives under pressure to create delicious food for guests.
• Keen to step up when the situation demands.
• Interested in progression through our Junior Chef Programme.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and ensure smooth breakfast service.
• Prepare and present fresh, high-quality breakfast items.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to uphold service standards.
• Assist with training and development as part of the team.

Skills

Busy Kitchen

Willingness to learn

Thrives under pressure

Step up when needed

Job description

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo
Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland!

The Breakfast will support the smooth running and objectives of the Kitchen department. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness.
As a Breakfast Chef you’ll be right in the heart of the hotel, so we want you to take pride in everything you’ll be doing to support the Head Chef and keep things running like clockwork. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll be passionate about your working area and responsibilities, and working as part of a vibrant team to deliver the best breakfast experience to our guests!

If you’re our ideal Breakfast chef, you will:

• Absolutely love the busy Kitchen environment
• Have a willingness to learn and adapt, and deliver the high-quality fresh breakfasts that our guests expect
• Thrive under pressure to create delicious food
• Be keen to step up when the situation demands
• Aspire to grow with us – with our amazing Junior Chef Programme, you can take your skills and career to the next level

Some of the perks our Breakfast Chef could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Breakfast Chef?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top‑notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!