Breakfast Chef

Job Details

Role: Breakfast Chef – Arcus at The Imperial (New Opening Hotel)

Location: Bloomsbury, London

40 hours a week (5 days out of 7 days weekly rota)

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. Arcus 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 an energetic and skilled Breakfast Chef to deliver fresh, high‑quality dishes that set our guests up for the day. You’ll prepare a wide range of breakfast items with consistency, care and creativity.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prepare, cook and present breakfast dishes including meats, fish, pastries, desserts and buffet items.
• Set up your section, ensuring all food, materials and equipment are ready for service.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and reset your workstation after service.
• Communicate with senior chefs, sharing any issues or guest feedback.
• Control supplies, minimise waste and follow company food specifications.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and allergen standards at all times.
• Support guests by anticipating needs and delivering quality dishes promptly.

Who You Are:

• Experienced in a commercial or professional kitchen environment.
• Level 2 Food Safety and basic allergen training.
• Strong communicator with good English (CEFR A2–B1).
• Confident with IT systems and MS Office.
• Bonus: hotel kitchen experience, 3+ years catering experience, Level 3 Food Safety and passion for food.

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 Bring Mornings to Life?

If you love early starts, quality cooking and delivering great guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.