Breakfast Chef

Lounge; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in the UK is seeking a Breakfast Chef to lead the morning kitchen operations. This role involves setting up for breakfast service, managing stock, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness. Ideal candidates should have kitchen experience and a passion for breakfast service. Enjoy perks like shared tips, paid breaks, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food & drink

28 days holiday pro rata

Christmas & Boxing Day off

Legendary staff party

Competitions & incentives

Emotional & practical support

Wagestream - power over your pay

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Career progression in a fast-growing business

Qualifications

• Local to site for early starts.
• Confidence handling deliveries and stock.
• Ability to support with kitchen admin and deep cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen setup for breakfast and brunch service.
• Putting away deliveries and managing stock rotation.
• Keeping the kitchen sparkling and food-safe.

Skills

Kitchen/catering experience

High standards for cleanliness and food safety

Attention to detail

Job description

Monday to Friday | Approx. 7am-11am | Paid Breaks | Tips | Staff Food

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer - so why do so many places skip it? Not us. We do it properly, and you'll be doing it with us: fresh, customer-led, and packed with quality ingredients.

We're on the hunt for a Breakfast Chef who thrives in the early hours. You'll be the first in, setting the tone for the day. From putting away deliveries and owning the storeroom, to smashing out prep and batch cooking, you'll be the backbone of our morning kitchen operation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the kitchen setup for breakfast and brunch service
• Putting away deliveries, checking invoices, and managing stock rotation
• Smashing out prep in line with par levels and supporting the team for the day ahead
• Keeping the kitchen sparkling and food-safe
• Completing morning admin (temperature checks, probe logs, etc.)

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift - no matter how short
• 50% off food & drink (including alcohol) from day one at Lounge, Cosy Club & Brightside
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Christmas & Boxing Day off
• Loungefest - our legendary staff party
• Competitions & incentives (think all-expenses-paid trips!)
• Emotional & practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity
• Wagestream - power over your pay
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Career progression in a fast-growing business

What You'll Bring

• Local to site - early starts mean you need to be nearby
• Kitchen/catering experience
• Confidence handling deliveries and stock
• High standards for cleanliness and food safety
• A love for breakfast service and early prep
• Attention to detail and pride in your work
• Ability to support with kitchen admin and deep cleaning tasks