Breakfast Server

The Imperial London Hotels Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

ILH Training Academy access

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Uniform dry-cleaning

Season Ticket Loan

Workplace Pension

Hotel and F&B discounts

Discounted drinks at Blooms Café

Health Cash Plan

Local Bloomsbury discounts

Early Pay access

Shopping discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

The Imperial London Hotels Limited is seeking a friendly Breakfast Server for Arcus at The Imperial in Bloomsbury, London. You will assist guests with warm, efficient service, handle orders and payments, and support breakfast operations across the restaurant and meeting spaces.

Ideal candidates have customer-focused communication skills, basic English at B1 level, and some hospitality or barista experience. A positive, energetic team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Face-to-face guest service experience preferred.
• Able to communicate at CEFR B1 English level or higher.
• Experience handling cash and tills is desirable.
• Barista duties and basic food prep understood.
• Food hygiene training or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take orders, serve guests and explain breakfast options.
• Prepare simple food items, drinks and pastries, including barista tasks.
• Clear and reset tables, stations and service areas promptly.
• Replenish displays and maintain presentation standards.
• Support meeting rooms and event service as needed.
• Handle cash and operate tills with accurate procedures.
• Assist with stock storage, housekeeping and safety procedures.
• Follow health, safety and hygiene guidelines at all times.

Skills

Customer service

English (B1)

Cash handling

Barista experience

Food Hygiene Level 2

Hospitality experience

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!