Breakfast Chef - White City House, West London

Soho House via Caterer.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team meals

Staff discounts

Health cash plan

Dental plan

Birthday day off

Charity days

Job summary

Soho House in West London is seeking a Breakfast Chef for White City House. You will own early‑morning operations and ensure the delivery of high‑quality, beautifully presented breakfast dishes.

Responsibilities include mise en place, coordinating with FOH/B OH teams, and supporting junior staff. The role requires 2+ years in a similar setting; shifts include weekends and holidays, with excellent health and safety standards expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a similar capacity in a busy, high‑profile venue.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Flexible to weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of all breakfast dishes to the highest standards, ensuring quality, presentation and timing.
• Complete mise en place before service.
• Maintain professional attitude and health and safety compliance.
• Attend meetings with front and back of house to learn menu/service changes.
• Support junior team members and collaborative work.
• Assist in team meals and accommodate dietary needs.
• Take responsibility for breakfast section and post‑service clean‑down.
• Wrap unused items and store correctly after service.

Education

Culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1 or 2)

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Job description

Breakfast Chef - White City House, West London

W12 7FR

The Role…

At Soho House, a Breakfast Chef is the first point of contact in the kitchen each morning. The Breakfast Chef takes ownership of early‑day operations and ensures the delivery of high‑quality, beautifully presented, and nutritious breakfast dishes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of all breakfast dishes to the highest standards, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and timing.
• Completion of mise en place before service.
• Maintaining a professional attitude and ensuring health and safety regulations are met.
• Attending regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about menu or service changes.
• Supporting junior team members (e.g., Prep Chefs) through guidance and collaboration.
• Assisting in preparation of team meals as requested, considering dietary needs and variety.
• Taking full responsibility for the breakfast section, ensuring smooth and timely service and clean‑down post‑service.
• Wrapping unused items and storing them in the proper area at the end of service.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a similar capacity in a busy, high‑profile venue.
• Passion for food, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive, proactive, and respectful attitude in a busy kitchen environment.
• Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 1 or 2) is a plus but not essential.
• Ability to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School.
• Flexibility to work shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment, and work autonomously.

Benefits and perks:

• Weekly pay.
• Team meals prepared by our chefs during shifts.
• 50 % team discount on food & drink, seven days a week.
• Staff room rates.
• Health cash plan (option to add up to two additional dependents).
• Dental plan (option to add up to two additional dependents).
• Birthday day off after one year of continuous service.
• Up to 50 % staff discount on Cowshed & Soho Home.
• Paid two days a year to support a charity of your choice, in conjunction with Soho Impact.
• Free counselling sessions.
• Cookhouse & House tonic: training, events, and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop personally and professionally.
• Team events such as fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As set forth in Soho House’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.