Breakfast Chef at Aethos London Shoreditch

Aethos London Shoreditch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Wisdom app

Wellable wellbeing app

Financial wellbeing (Stream)

Up to 28 days holiday

Learning and development programmes

Overnight guest experience

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work

Discounted gym memberships

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

Aethos London Shoreditch is seeking a Breakfast Chef/Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at Head Office, London. You will lead the breakfast section, prepare à la carte and buffet items to brand standards, and work closely with the front-of-house in a high-volume, luxury hotel environment.

You should have proven breakfast preparation experience, strong food safety knowledge, and a flexible approach to weekend shifts. Competitive salary plus service charge and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as Breakfast Chef or Chef de Partie in hotel/high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to run a section independently under time pressure.
• Strong breakfast cookery skills (eggs, grills, bakery).
• Hold a Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate.
• Knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
• Clear communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Own daily mise en place and breakfast service readiness.
• Cook and plate breakfast items to brand specification.
• Manage the breakfast buffet: replenishment, presentation, freshness and waste control.
• Prepare and deliver in-room breakfast orders on time.
• Uphold HACCP, allergen labelling and temperature controls.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene compliance.
• Manage stock for breakfast section: ordering, deliveries and FIFO.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure guest experience.
• Contribute ideas to breakfast/brunch menus and dietary options.
• Oversee and train junior kitchen staff as needed.

Skills

Breakfast chef

Chef de partie

Time management

Food hygiene

Allergen knowledge

Team player

Job description

Aethos London Shoreditch

Job Ref: NOB1577Branch: Aethos London ShoreditchLocation: Head Office, London (Central)

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary plus service charge and excellent benefitsContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeHours per week: 48Posted date: 28/09/2026Closing date: 09/11/2026

Unique to London, Aethos London Shoreditch offers a blend of Shoreditch’s creative energy with Aethos's ethos of simple luxury. As an established brand, we can offer growth and development, alongside the opportunity to travel. If you are passionate about hospitality and want to work with an award-winning hotel then we want to hear from you! At Aethos London Shoreditch, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive working environment for everyone. Please do let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Health Assured Wisdom app, our 24/7 employee assistance programme with access to a health and wellbeing resources, and a variety of great discounts!
• Access to Wellable, a physical wellbeing app including company wide challenges.
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to Stream.
• Up to 28 days holiday a year (increasing with length of service).
• Exciting learning and development programmes to help progress your career, including apprenticeships and career mapping.
• An amazing overnight Guest Experience here at Aethos London Shoreditch for you and a guest Mental Health First Aiders within the team to offer tailored support.
• Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work and discounted Gym memberships.
• Annual festive and summer social events, charity fundraising days and committees to join, including paid volunteering days.

The Role

• Own daily mise en place and prep, ensuring the breakfast section is fully set up and service-ready ahead of opening.
• Cook and plate à la carte and buffet breakfast items to brand specification consistently, at pace, and to a high standard.
• Manage the breakfast buffet: replenishment, presentation, freshness and waste control throughout service.
• Prepare and deliver in-room breakfast orders accurately and on time.
• Uphold food safety at all times: HACCP, allergen management and labelling, temperature controls and due-diligence records.
• Maintain impeccable kitchen cleanliness and full compliance with food hygiene and EHO standards.
• Manage stock for the breakfast section: ordering, checking deliveries, rotation (FIFO), and portion/cost control to support GP targets.
• Liaise with suppliers and elevate any quality or supply issues to the Head Chef.
• Work hand-in-hand with the front-of-house team to deliver a smooth, warm guest experience.
• Contribute ideas to breakfast and weekend brunch menus, seasonal specials, and strong vegetarian, vegan and dietary options.
• Support and where needed supervise and train commis chefs and kitchen porters on shift.
• Cover other kitchen sections and duties as reasonably required.

About You

• Proven experience as a Breakfast Chef or Chef de Partie in a hotel, restaurant or high-quality, high-volume kitchen.
• Confidence running a section independently, especially under early-morning time pressure.
• Strong breakfast cookery skills, eggs cooked every style, grill, continental and fresh bakery items.
• Sound food safety knowledge and a current Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate.
• Good working knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
• A genuine team player with clear communication.
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required.