Breakfast Chef - Babington House

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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.

Your main responsibilities will bemise en place, stock control, and menu execution during breakfast hours, and may assist in preparation for lunch service. This includes preparing food before service, setting up and stocking kitchen stations and plating to company standards.

What's in it for you?

Weekly Pay

Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs

Soho Friends Membership

50% Team discount on Food

Drink, 7 days a week

Staff Room Rates

Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents)

Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)

Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service

Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed

Soho Home

In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.

Free Counselling Sessions

Cookhouse

House Tonic: Our Cookhouse

Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.

Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally

Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career

Key duties…

Prepare and cook all breakfast dishes to the highest standards, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and timing.

Ensuring mis en place is completed before service.

Maintain a professional attitude at all times.

Ensure health and safety regulations are met.

Attending regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about any menu or service changes and specials alongside daily tastings.

Support junior team members (e.g., Prep Chefs) through guidance and collaboration.

Assist in preparation of team meals as requested, considering dietary needs and variety.

Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning, improvement, and teamwork.

Take full responsibility for the breakfast section, ensuring smooth and timely service and clean-down post-service.

Wrapping unused items and storing them in proper area at the end of service.

What we are looking for...

A successful Breakfast Chef for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You’ll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success.

Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity

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.

Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School

Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed

Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously

The salary range for this role if filled within the UK is listed below. The range for the position in different geographies may vary based on market differences. Pay Range£17£17 GBP