Breakfast Chef - Saison Restaurant

Accor Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious hotel in London as a leader in the breakfast kitchen. You will manage a team, uphold high culinary standards, and contribute to menu development while ensuring excellent service. Enjoy a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Staff meals during shifts

Free uniform dry cleaning

Employer pension contribution (3%)

Enhanced sick, maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Life assurance (1x salary)

Employee assistance programs

Discounted rates at Accor worldwide

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver high service levels under pressure.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the breakfast kitchen section.
• Train demi chefs, commis chefs, and apprentices.
• Contribute to dish development and menu planning.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Multitasking

Job description

Company Description

Raffles London at The OWO offers three unique dining experiences crafted by Mauro Colagreco, renowned chef behind Mirazur on the Côte d'Azur, awarded Best Restaurant at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019. Colagreco, the first UNESCO Ambassador for biodiversity, promotes awareness of food's impact on ecosystems. The dining options include Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO, Saison, and Mauro’s Table.

Emphasizing seasonality, local sourcing, and sustainability, all three experiences feature the UK’s best organic produce from farms, fields, and shores nationwide. Colagreco’s culinary offerings are central to the hotel, fostering a space for guests and locals to gather, celebrate, and enjoy.

Job Description

Scope of Position

Reporting to the sous chefs, you will lead the breakfast kitchen section, managing commis and demi chef de parties, assisting in food preparation and service while maintaining Raffles and Mauro’s standards. You will ensure cleanliness and organization of equipment and utensils.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and oversee the breakfast kitchen section, ensuring production, service, and hygiene standards.
2. Adhere to procedures, methods, and recipes as communicated.
3. Manage proper storage, rotation, and labeling of food and supplies.
4. Coordinate with sous chefs on stock ordering and deliveries.
5. Train demi chefs, commis chefs, and apprentices to uphold standards.
6. Contribute to dish development and menu planning across outlets.
7. Engage in projects for kitchen improvement.
8. Communicate effectively with guests, visitors, and staff about services.
9. Respond promptly to service needs.
10. Take on additional duties in the absence of line managers or senior staff.
11. Perform other tasks, including working in different departments or outlets as required.

Candidate Profile

• Proven ability to deliver high service levels under pressure.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities, maintaining professionalism.
• Willingness to contribute to a 24-hour operational schedule when necessary.

Additional Information

Why join Raffles?

Enjoy benefits such as:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing to 35 days with service.
• Staff meals during shifts.
• Free uniform dry cleaning.
• Employer pension contribution (3%).
• Enhanced sick, maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Life assurance (1x salary).
• Employee assistance, including virtual GP and financial advice.
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work schemes.
• Gifting for special occasions.
• Paid leave for moving or charity work.
• Personalized learning and development programs.
• Team events and social activities.
• Discounted rates at Accor worldwide and Raffles outlets with employee benefit card.

Our Values

Be You: Embrace creativity, innovation, and enthusiasm.

Be Kind: Show humility and generosity, building emotional connections.

Be Happy: Foster joy and positivity among colleagues and guests.

Be Confident: Share knowledge openly to achieve excellence.

Have Your Purpose: Demonstrate responsibility and care to make a tangible impact.