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Breakfast Chef
Imperial Hotels London Group – Based at Tavistock Hotel
Zero hours a week (5 days out of 7 days weekly rota)
13.41 + TIPS+ SC+ Benefits
Are you a skilled and organised team player?
Do you have a passion for cooking and experimenting with flavours?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a talented and dedicated Breakfast Chef to join our Kitchen Team.  As a Breakfast Chef, you’ll play an essential role in crafting memorable dining experiences for guests, maintaining consistent food quality and standards across stages of food production, and ensuring adherence to HACCP procedures and food safety regulations. You will be collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure the buffet is well prepared and garnished whilst maintaining high service standards and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen.
Assists with the food preparation, presentation, decoration, and menu dishes.
Prepares in advance food, materials and equipment needed for the service.
To ensure that all areas under their control are maintained to a very high standard of cleanliness and safety in accordance with Company policy, Health and Safety, Statutory Requirements.
Why Join Us?
As an experienced Breakfast Chef, we are committed to supporting your career growth. We offer a variety of internal and external training courses to help you develop the skills needed to progress into a Head Chef role.
Every day is different, with the opportunity to work in a busy yet supportive setting. You’ll be part of a team that ensures in delivery of exceptional food quality and service, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
Nestled opposite the picturesque Tavistock Square Gardens in the vibrant heart of Bloomsbury, London. The Tavistock Hotel has 395 rooms and is a homely place to be, offering an on-site Indian restaurant bar and laid-back lounge bar.
What We’re Looking For:
3 Years Experience as a Breakfast Chef in the Hotel Industry
Level 2 Food & Safety Qualification or similar qualification
Stock taking experience
Experience in a busy, large-scale operation to cope under pressure in a calm and efficient manner to set deadlines
Experience in complying with Health & Safety requirements
Strong foundation in cooking techniques
Passion for food
Team-oriented attitude
Creative flair for presentation
Eye for perfection
Problem-solving skills
Happy in a fast-paced environment
What’s in it for you?
28 Days Holiday pro-rata increasing with length of service up to 33 days
Free meals on duty
Uniform & dry-cleaning
Workplace pension scheme
300 Refer a Friend Scheme
Employee recognition
Employee awards
Social events
Interest-free Season Ticket Loan / Travelcard Loan
50% discount to friends and family in our hotels on hotel rooms & 20% discount in our restaurants (subject to availability)
Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Bowling and Restaurant outlets
Early Pay – Instantly access a portion of the pay you’ve already earned
Shopping discounts across several high-street brands and online retailers (via Each Person)
Nursery Scheme via Each Person (subject to eligibility)
Mental health first aiders support & well-being
Employee Assistance Programme- Supported by Hospitality Action
You can explore additional benefits here:
About Us:
With a 185-year legacy, our company combines the stability of a long-standing 7th generation family business with the innovation of a startup. We have big plans for growth, and we need someone who shares our excitement for the future, whilst upholding our core values of positivity, care, collaboration, growth, and pride.
We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company with over 185 years of history. We’re rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests, and we believe that starts with the right team.
Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level and contribute to our new generation of hoteliers? Please reach out to us today!