Breakfast Chef: Lead Your Section & Craft Mornings

The Zetter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Food & Drink in all Zetter 

Friends & Family Hotel Rates – 50% off

A paid day off on your birthday

Job summary

The Zetter is seeking a Breakfast Chef to lead breakfast service across our intimate London kitchens. You will own mise en place, supervise junior staff, and ensure dishes meet our high standards of flavour, freshness, and presentation.

This hands-on role requires pace, organisation, and a strong pride in hygiene and teamwork. You will collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver memorable breakfast experiences in a busy, design‑led setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie (or strong Demi Chef ready to step up).
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, mise en place, and service execution.
• Calm, organised, and reliable under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in standards.
• Team-first approach with accountability for your section.

Responsibilities

• Run your section during service, ensuring dishes are delivered on time and to specification.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards of flavour, freshness, and presentation.
• Maintain consistent seasoning, portioning, and plating standards across every service.
• Adapt quickly to last-minute changes, reservations, dietary needs, and event demands.
• Complete mise en place in line with forecasted covers, events, and in‑house business.
• Prepare sauces, soups, garnishes, and components as required for your section.
• Ensure correct storage, labelling, rotation, and positioning of food in line with HACCP.
• Order and manage supplies for your section, minimising waste and maintaining stock control.
• Supervise and support Demi Chefs, Commis Chefs, and Kitchen Porters during your shift.
• Support training and coaching of junior staff, leading by example and reinforcing standards.
• Carry out clear handovers at the end of each shift to support continuity and readiness.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures, applying HACCP principles at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organised section, ensuring equipment and work areas are safe and presentable.
• Support The Zetter Group’s sustainability approach by reducing waste and handling recycling correctly.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Team-first mindset

Reliability

Job description

The Zetter is seeking a Breakfast Chef to lead breakfast service across our intimate London kitchens. You will own mise en place, supervise junior staff, and ensure dishes meet our high standards of flavour, freshness, and presentation.

This hands-on role requires pace, organisation, and a strong pride in hygiene and teamwork. You will collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver memorable breakfast experiences in a busy, design‑led setting.