Breakfast Chef – Italian Restaurant

The Megaro Official; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Italian restaurant in Kings Cross is seeking an experienced Breakfast Chef to join their team. This role involves preparing and presenting high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment, ensuring hygiene standards, and collaborating with the kitchen brigade. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in breakfast service within 4- or 5-star operations and a passion for Italian cuisine.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident in running breakfast service in a 4- or 5-star operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to company standards.
• Ensure food hygiene and health & safety rules are followed.
• Monitor portion and waste control.

Skills

Cooking

Food Hygiene

Organization

Communication

Job description

Breakfast Chef – Italian Restaurant

All-day dining - Kings Cross

40 hours per week

5:30 am to 2:30 pm - 5 days in and 2 off

Located in the heart of Kings Cross is our all-day dining eatery Spagnoletti. Our Italian-inspired restaurant aims to create quality dishes from humble ingredients that honour authentic Italian cuisine, while also demonstrating the creativity and distinctive style of Spagnoletti and our Chef Patron, Adam Simmonds.

As one of the nation’s culinary talents, Simmonds is bringing to Spagnoletti the unmatchable skills gained from working under Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, as well as expertise and knowledge acquired at his first Michelin Star restaurant Ynshir Hall along with his second at Adam Simmonds at Danesfield House.

We are looking for an experienced Breakfast Chef, who worked in a fast-paced and high-volume operation using fresh and seasonal ingredients, to work alongside Simmonds and the team.

The breakfast chef will be working in an open space, brand new kitchen, 40 hrs per week; from 5:30 am to 2:30 pm. The ideal Chef will be experienced in running breakfast service in a 4- or 5-star operation and will need to be confident in working independently in a fast-paced and high-volume operation. We are looking for an independent individual, professional, and capable to work standalone if, and when needed, as well as alongside the rest of the brigade.

Always maintaining an open and clear communication, the ideal candidate will:

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes within the company standard and concept.
• Ensure standards are met consistently as well as following food hygiene & health and safety rules.
• Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.
• Be extremely well organised and always keep the station extremely clean.
• Work alongside the rest of the brigade and communicate efficiently with the entire team, included front of house.

If you are looking for a positive environment, if you are willing to learn and take pride in working with great quality, then look no further.

Apply now to begin your journey with us.