Breakfast Chef

Breakfast Chef ***luxury hotel***

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

What's in it for you?
£33,500 per annum OTE (Amount including tronc) plus excellent benefits and perks!
Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days 8 bank holidays
Excellent service charge added to your salary every month.
Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
Social and team building events per hotel.
Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
Free meals on duty.
Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services.

We are currently recruiting for a talented and motivated Breakfast Chef to join the culinary team at our luxury hotel. This is a full-time position, ideal for someone with previous experience in a four- or five-star hotel or fine dining environment. You should be confident running your own section, working effectively as part of a fast-paced team, and have excellent communication and organisational skills. You will report directly to the Executive Chef.

Location: London, Victoria
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Shift Pattern - 5 days on 2 days off
The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AAs Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.
The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is a stunning five-star property located in the heart of Londons Victoria and within walking distance of Buckingham Palace. This wonderful hotel has been fully refurbished and features 161 individually designed bedrooms and suites, as well as a range of Food and Beverage outlets including The English Grill Restaurant, The Curry Room Restaurant, The New York Bar, The Palace Lounge and Champagne Bar, as well as 9 well equipped function rooms.

Key Responsibilities as a Breakfast Chef:
Day to day running and cooking of the breakfast service.
Assisting other sections when required.
Maintaining high health and safety standards.
Assisting with cost and stock control when required.
Keeping the freezer list up to date.
Checking deliveries.

What are we looking for in our Breakfast Chef?
Experience in preparing and serving breakfast.
Excellent timekeeping and early morning availability.
Ability to work independently.
Strong organisational and prep skills.
Consistency in food quality and presentation.
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
Ability to manage multiple orders quickly and efficiently.
Good communication with front-of-house staff.
Passion for delivering a great guest experience.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. xwzovoh We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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