Breakfast Chef de Partie

SMB Partners Ltd.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Health cash plan

Complimentary meals on duty

3% pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Company sick pay

Season ticket loan

Access to cinemas

Job summary

BAFTA 195 Piccadilly is seeking a Breakfast Chef de Partie to lead the breakfast section and uphold our high standards in a world-class dining environment in London. You will support the Sous Chef and ensure daily cooking consistency across the breakfast service.

The role requires a background in breakfast cooking, Level 2 food safety, and at least 3 years in kitchen roles, with NVQ 2 kitchen or equivalent. Onsite position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 kitchen or similar qualifications.
• Or apprenticeship as chef followed by position as junior cook for at least 3 years in various sections of the kitchen.
• Level 2 food safety.
• Strong knowledge of breakfast foods, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
• Proven experience as a breakfast chef, line cook, or similar kitchen role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of the breakfast section and service, ensuring BAFTA 195 Piccadilly standards.
• Act as the Sous Chef's assistant and cover in their absence.
• Cook meals consistently each day according to business requirements.

Skills

Breakfast knowledge

Food safety

Education

NVQ 2 kitchen

Job description

Location: Onsite Soho, London

Contract: Full Time

£37,330 annum total package ( inclusive of service charge & financial award scheme)

Description

Our opportunity

We are looking for an Breakfast Chef de Partie toensure the smooth running of the breakfast section and service and to see that all areas of that section in the kitchen maintain the 195 Piccadilly’s standards. To act as the Sous Chef’s assistant, and assume responsibility for their absence. To cook any food consistently on a daily basis according to business requirements.

How BAFTA 195 Piccadilly gives you the red carpet experience

• 31 days holiday (increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service)
• Building is closed for 1 week during festive period in December
• Health cash plan (financial contribution to dentist, podiatry & more treatments)
• Complimentary meals on duty
• 3% pension contribution, Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Season ticket loan
• Access to cinemas throughout the UK & to BAFTA events

Who you are?

• NVQ 2 kitchen or similar qualifications
• Or apprenticeship as chef followed by position as junior cook for at least 3 years in various sections of the kitchen
• Level 2 food safety
• Strong knowledge of breakfast foods, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
• Proven experience as a breakfast chef, line cook, or similar kitchen role.

Who we are

195 Piccadilly is home to the iconic London headquarters of the world-famous British arts charity, BAFTA.

Located in a historic Grade II listed building in the heart of London’s West End, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly is a truly world-class venue. The space combines heritage architecture with cutting-edge, state-of-the-art facilities, providing an inspiring environment for our industry-leading events, screenings, and creative initiatives.

As the centre of BAFTA’s work, 195 Piccadilly plays a vital role in supporting and celebrating talent across the film, games, and television industries.

The closing date for this role is 11.59pm on Monday 19 October 2026

About Us:

ABOUT BAFTA

BAFTA

isa leading arts charity focused on championing creativity, opportunity and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games and television.

BAFTA’s Purpose

Enrich the cultural landscape. Level the playing field. Be progressive. Inspire and celebrate.

BAFTA’s Mission

We champion practitioners in film, games and television, regardless of background and life experience. We provide community for our members and strive for progressive industry and cultural practices. We recognise exceptional storytelling through our awards.

BAFTA’s Vision

People from all backgrounds will have opportunity to thrive in the screen industries, bringing rich, more diverse stories for us to celebrate.

DIVERSITY MONITORING

Our aim is for our staff/volunteers to be a diverse mix of talented people who want to come and do their best work. BAFTA is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who want to join BAFTA and do their best work. Our culture at work is inclusive and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Please take the time to fill out our Diversity Monitoring Survey. All the information you provide will be anonymous and is not considered with your application.

We actively encourage all applicants to share with us how you might perform best throughout our recruitment process, as such should you wish for us to adjust the process in order for you to shine please get in touch: [e-mail].