Breakfast Server

Arcus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

ILH Training Academy programmes

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Pension

Employee hotel discounts

50% hotel discount for friends and fe

Job summary

Arcus at The Imperial in Bloomsbury, London, is seeking a warm, energetic Breakfast Server to welcome guests and deliver friendly, efficient service to start the day.

You will take orders, serve breakfast items, perform barista duties, clear and reset tables, manage tills cash-handling, assist with event service when required, and follow health and safety standards as part of a lively team.

Qualifications

• Confident in face‑to‑face customer service.
• Strong communication skills and standard English proficiency (CEFR B1).
• Bonus: barista, waiting or hospitality experience, cash‑handling skills, Food Hygiene Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Take orders, serve guests and provide helpful information about our breakfast offering.
• Prepare simple food items, drinks and pastries, including barista duties.
• Clear, clean and reset tables, stations and service areas.
• Replenish food and beverage displays and maintain presentation standards.
• Support meeting room setup, AV preparation and event service as required.
• Handle cash, operate tills and follow accurate cash-handling procedures.
• Assist with stock storage, rubbish removal and general housekeeping duties.
• Follow company health, safety and hygiene procedures at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

English B1

Job description

Role: Breakfast Server – Arcus at The Imperial

Location: Bloomsbury, London

About Us:

This summer, we open the doors to our fully re-imagined hotel, The Imperial – a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio. ‘Project A’ is the new destination rooftop bar - this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a warm, energetic Breakfast Server to help deliver a smooth, welcoming start to the day for our guests. You’ll support service across the restaurant ensuring guests enjoy friendly, efficient and consistent hospitality.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Take orders, serve guests and provide helpful information about our breakfast offering.
• Prepare simple food items, drinks and pastries, including barista duties.
• Clear, clean and reset tables, stations and service areas.
• Replenish food and beverage displays and maintain presentation standards.
• Support meeting room setup, AV preparation and event service as required.
• Handle cash, operate tills and follow accurate cash-handling procedures.
• Assist with stock storage, rubbish removal and general housekeeping duties.
• Follow company health, safety and hygiene procedures at all times.

Who You Are:

• Confident in face‑to‑face customer service.
• Strong communication skills and able to work at CEFR B1 English level.
• Bonus: barista, waiting or hospitality experience, cash‑handling skills, Food Hygiene Level 2.

What’s In It for You:

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
• Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Start the Day with Us?

If you enjoy early shifts, great service and a lively team environment, we’d be delighted to hear from you!