Breakfast Chef - Immediate Start Available

L'ETO, Hans Crescent

Greater London

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 23,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Food discount on shift

Friends & family dining discount

Supplier visits

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Job summary

L’ETO is inviting applications for a Breakfast Chef to join our London team. Immediate start available. Full-time (50h) and part-time options, with a salary of £15.00–£17.00 per hour depending on experience.

You will take charge of your section, ensure dishes meet high standards, use fresh seasonal ingredients, and support the Sous Chef in menu execution. We value development, teamwork and excellent service, plus benefits including staff discounts and dining with friends and family when not

Qualifications

You have worked as a Breakfast Chef for at least 1 year.
At least 1-2 years in a professional kitchen.
A valid L2 Food Hygiene certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of your section, ensuring dishes are prepared to the highest standard.
Support the Sous Chef in menu execution with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in a fast-paced kitchen.
Contribute to teamwork and growth within L'ETO.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

High standards

Education

Food Hygiene certificate (L2+)

Job description

BreakfastChef - Immediate Start Available

Job Title: Breakfast Chef

Salary: £15.00 - £17.00 depending on experience

Hours: Full Time (50h) and Part time available

Benefits

75% Food and drink discount on shift
30% Discount when dining with friends & family (for up to 4 people - when not working)
L & Dopportunities including supplier visits
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity on offer for the right candidate, to become a part of the ever growing L'ETO family, and to join us working in our branches.

Why is this exciting? Well, we love to develop our teams, and we take pride in investing in our people - If you've got the passion and commitment, then we've got the time & tools to help you fulfil your ambitions.

Who are L’ETO I hear you ask?

L’ETO is a renowned brand, known for delivering exceptional culinary experiences through our chain of cafes and restaurants. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality products, and creating memorable (and delicious!) experiences for our guests. Starting out as a bright, vibrant café in Soho London, L’ETO has gradually transformed into an all-day dining restaurant with 40 branches in 7 countries including the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan.Our commitment to excellence and innovation has positioned us as a leader in the food and beverage industry, and we are now looking for someone who shares our love of hospitality, to come on board and be a part of our next chapter, as we continue to grow and roll out the brand

This means that there will be plenty of opportunity for you to grow your career, and maybe even take it in a different direction should you so choose... The world is your oyster!

We have 6 core values to our business that we live and breathe every day:

Unique Product- We believe in our product. It is unique and ideal for our customer base. We pride ourselves in having unique teams too, where everyone is welcome and everyone is given the opportunity to grow with us
Open Communication- We believe in being open and honest when we communicate. We avoid politics where possible and are always open to constructive feedback from our teams
Continuous Learning- Every day is a school day! We believe in continuously learning from each other and from our shared experiences
Opportunities to Grow- We are a growing business! This gives our teams a great opportunity to grow their career with us
Multi-national, Enthusiastic Team- We hire people from all walks of life, and have a very healthy, diverse mixture of people within our teams. We truly believe that diversity fosteres better growth & performance as a business
Financial Wealth- We perform well as a company, and we like to invest our profits into growing our business and the teams within.

Now, let’s talk about your role…

Are you a talented cook or chef just waiting for the opportunity to grow your career with a forward thinking, fast paced business? Or, do you want to use your skills to create unforgettable moments of excellence for our guests?

Our Chefs are tasked with ensuring consistency and quality in our kitchens, and they help to create memorable moments for our guests that enrich their overall experience

We are a supportive and hands-on team - We expect team members (of all levels!!) to roll up their sleeves, get stuck in and assist their colleagues whenever the need arises.

A full Job Description will be made available to you during the hiring process, but here's a sneak preview....

As aBreakfastChefat L'ETO, you will take charge of your section in the kitchen, ensuring every dish is prepared and presented to the highest standard. You’ll be working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and will support the Sous Chef in the execution of fresh, creative menus. This role requires a strong team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn and grow within L'ETO.

The Ideal Line Chef will:

Take ownership of your section, ensuring dishes are prepared to the highest standard
Have excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
Be a strong team player, with the ability to communicate with, and motivate others
Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment whilst maintaining focus on quality and consistency
Have experience in a similar role, ideally within a high-quality, fresh food, fast-paced kitchen

Essential Experience:

You will have worked as a Breakfast Chef for at least 1 year, and will fully understand the day to day routines (and challenges) of working in a professional kitchen
At least 1-2 years working in a professional kitchen environment

It would be even better (but not essential) if: