Breakfast Chef de Partie

The Pembroke Club - Main Kitchen; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class salary

Family meal on shift

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Learning & Development opportunities

Annual staff awards

Job summary

The Pembroke Club - Main Kitchen in London is seeking a skilled Breakfast Chef to lead our morning service, delivering high-quality breakfast dishes with precision and care. You will oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth service and supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef to maintain kitchen standards and safety.

You will contribute to menu development, manage mise en place, and assist with breakfast-related events across our multi-restaurant setup, maintaining exceptional member experiences

Qualifications

• Experience in breakfast kitchen operation and kitchen safety standards.
• Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Good organisation and attention to detail for mise en place.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present breakfast dishes to quality standards.
• Maintain mise en place and ensure breakfast service is ready for service.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste, and assist with ordering as needed.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Contribute to menu preparation and continuous improvement of breakfast offerings.
• Assist with breakfast events and ensure timely, well-presented dishes.

Skills

Breakfast cookery

Fast-paced work

Team communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Steeped in history and situated in the heart of Belgravia, The Pembroke stands apart as a unique club for Londoners. From the spirit of our members to the splendour of our events, we are a home for eclectic and excellent living. A place to eat, drink, dance and meet, The Pembroke opens its doors to those who wish to fill their world with the finest experiences, from cocktails to culture, billiards to business.

As part of our premium culinary offering, The Pembroke features multiple restaurants showcasing vibrant flavors, seasonal produce and elevated dining. The main kitchen department will support four distinct restaurants and an events output, so there is opportunity to learn a variety of cuisines, and the ability to move within the restaurant teams.

ROLE OVERVIEW

To further elevateand enhance our operations, we are seeking an accomplished breakfast chef tocontribute to and deliver on the club's success, providing exceptionalbreakfast experiences for our members.

The Breakfast Chefoversees and manages the breakfast operation, ensuring smooth and efficientdaily service, preparing and delivering high-quality breakfast dishesconsistently during both preparation and service.

This role supportsthe Sous Chef and Head Chef in maintaining kitchen standards and workflow,whilst upholding strict food safety, hygiene and cleanliness practicesthroughout the breakfast section and contributing to menu preparation,development and continuous improvement of the breakfast offering.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare,cook and present breakfast dishes to the restaurant's quality standards.
• Maintainproper mise en place and ensure the breakfast section is fully preparedfor service.
• Ensurebreakfast service runs efficiently, delivering dishes accurately andwithin designated service times.
• Monitorstock levels, minimise waste and assist with ordering as needed.
• Ensurecleanliness, organisation and compliance with food safety regulations andother training relevant to your role.
• Followall dish specifications, recipes and preparation methods consistently tomaintain quality.
• Ensureportion sizes, cooking times and presentation strictly match therestaurant's standards.
• Maintainaccurate recipe adherence to control costs, reduce waste and ensureconsistency.
• Reportany deviations from recipe specifications or quality issues to seniorchefs immediately.
• Assistwith the preparation of bakery items, pastries, breakfast garnishes andother breakfast-related mise en place as required.

EVENTS FOODOVERSIGHT

• Assist inthe preparation and execution of breakfast events, meeting catering andmember functions by producing high-quality dishes in line with thestandards set by senior chefs.
• Workclosely with the Sous Chef and Senior Sous Chef to organise mise en placefor upcoming breakfast events, ensuring all items are prepared accuratelyand on schedule.
• Supportsmooth service during events by maintaining excellent organisation,communicating with the team and responding quickly to instructions orlast-minute changes.
• Ensureall dishes sent from the breakfast kitchen are consistent, well presentedand aligned with any dietary requirements or special requests.
• Helpmaintain cleanliness, organisation and readiness throughout breakfastservice, contributing to a seamless and professional kitchen operation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previousexperience as a Breakfast Chef, Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef dePartie background.
• Solidunderstanding of breakfast cookery, kitchen operations, cooking techniquesand food safety.
• Abilityto stay calm and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strongcommunication skills and a positive, team-focused mindset.
• Goodorganisational skills with high attention to detail and consistency.
• Abilityto work early morning shifts whilst maintaining high standards of qualityand service.
• Knowledgeof allergen management and dietary requirements.
• Passionfor delivering exceptional food and member experiences.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Best-in-classsalary
• Family meal onshift
• Industry-leadingLearning & Development opportunities
• Pension scheme –including employer contributions.
• Annual staff awardceremony and party
• More benefits to beset up as we open