Breakfast Chef - Saison Restaurant

FAIRMONT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel is seeking a Breakfast Chef to manage the kitchen section during breakfast service. You will oversee production, ensure hygiene standards, and train junior chefs while providing high levels of service. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of service in high-pressure environments and be ready to contribute to flexible hours.

Benefits

Free dry cleaning for uniform

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Life Assurance 1x salary

Employee assistance program

Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme

Colleague gifting for special occasions

Paid days off to move house or volunteer

Internal learning and development programmes

Fun events like quizzes and parties

Employee benefit card for discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record of high service under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills, written and spoken.
• Willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the breakfast section of the kitchen.
• Ensure hygiene and service standards are maintained.
• Train commis and demi chefs.

Skills

High service levels under pressure

Exceptional communication skills

Strong time management

Job description

Company Description: Raffles London at The OWO is home to three unique dining experiences created by Mauro Colagreco, the acclaimed chef behind Mirazur on the Côte d'Azur. He is also the first chef to be appointed as the UNESCO Ambassador for biodiversity, which will see Mauro continue his work promoting an awareness of the impact that food choices have on ecosystems.

Driven by a consistent commitment to seasonality, local procurement, and sustainability, all three of Colagreco’s dining experiences will showcase the UK’s best organic produce sourced daily from farms, fields, and shores across the country. Colagreco’s culinary offering will truly be the heart and soul of the hotel, in which guests and locals can come together to celebrate, meet, entertain and delight.

Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO, his signature restaurant, is an ode to travel and discovery told through food. The restaurant showcases Chef Mauro’s culinary innovation and passion towards sustainability through his commitment to sourcing local, seasonal ingredients – with a particular focus on the rich diversity of native British vegetables.

Job Description

Reporting into the sous chefs you will lead and run the breakfast section of the kitchen overseeing and managing commis and demi chef de parties, assisting sous chefs in the preparation and service of food, in accordance with Raffles and Mauro’s standards whilst ensuring equipment and utensils are always kept clean & tidy to the standards required by the Hotel.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the breakfast section of the kitchen, overseeing production, service and hygiene standards.
• Follow the procedures, methods and recipe as outlined in communication.
• Ensure correct storage, rotation and labelling of food stuffs, equipment, and dry goods.
• Work with sous chefs to ensure stock ordering and deliveries are managed correctly.
• Involvement in training of demi chefs, commis chefs and apprentice chefs to set standards.
• Involvement in production and development of dishes for all outlets, maintaining standards.
• Projects for benefit of kitchen advancement.
• Always able to explain services to guests, visitors, and employees.
• Respond promptly to the service needs of the guests, employees, and visitors.
• Additional responsibilities in absence of line manager or senior employee.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned including working in a different department or restaurant, than usually assigned.

Who are we looking for?

• A proven track record and ability to provide high levels of service under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task while maintaining an immaculate and professional appearance.
• An understanding and willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule when required.

Additional Information

Why join our Raffles team?

Not only will you be joining one of the worlds best hotels you will also receive great benefits including:

• Free dry cleaning for uniform.
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Life Assurance 1x salary
• Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
• Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
• Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
• Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.
• Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run or festive party.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.

What are the Raffles Values?

Be You: Be creative, innovative, and enthusiastic, showing your personality and flair.

Be Kind: Demonstrates humility and generosity through emotional connection with colleagues and guests.

Be Happy: Consistently uplifting colleagues and guests through a joyful connection and positive personality.

Be Confident: Openly shares knowledge and skills with other colleagues to achieve excellence.

Have Your Purpose: Demonstrating care and responsibility within your role, to make a tangible impact on the business.