At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the breakfast service and create delicious dishes in a vibrant kitchen.
- Company: Join Carmelinas, a new restaurant in Central London with Italian flair.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive team, and a chance to showcase your culinary skills.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and creativity.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting opening team and make breakfast unforgettable for guests.
- Qualifications: Experience running a breakfast service and a passion for high-quality cooking.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
Carmelinas is looking for an experienced and reliable Breakfast Chef to join the opening team of our new restaurant in Central London.
This role requires someone who has successfully run a breakfast service before and can demonstrate this through previous employment, references and clear examples of the operation they were responsible for.
Key Responsibilities Take ownership of breakfast preparation and service.
Run a busy breakfast section confidently and efficiently.
Prepare eggs, breakfast dishes and all mise en place to a consistently high standard.
Ensure the section is fully ready before service begins.
Maintain consistency in cooking, portioning and presentation.
Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team.
Manage stock, communicate shortages and minimise waste.
Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation.
Follow all allergen, food safety and Health & Safety procedures.
Support preparation for the wider restaurant operation when required.
Essential Experience Candidates must be able to demonstrate previous experience successfully running a breakfast service as a chef .
We will be looking for evidence of:
Previous responsibility for a breakfast section or breakfast operation.
Experience managing mise en place and service independently.
Confidence with eggs and high-volume breakfast cooking.
Ability to organise the section before, during and after service.
Previous employer references where appropriate.
UK Working Requirements Candidates must:
Have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to provide the required Right to Work documentation.
Be able to provide valid identification and employment documentation during onboarding.
Have a good understanding of UK food hygiene, allergen and Health & Safety requirements.
Provide evidence of relevant food safety/allergen training where available, or complete the required company training before starting.
The Person Were looking for someone who is reliable, punctual, organised and comfortable with early starts .
You should be calm under pressure, proud of your section and capable of running breakfast service with confidence rather than needing constant supervision.
Carmelinas is about high standards without stiffness, genuine hospitality and Italian flair and we want the same pride and personality in our kitchen team.
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Breakfast Chef Hotel in London employer: carmelina s restaurant
Carmelinas offers an exciting opportunity for a Breakfast Chef to be part of our new restaurant in Central London, where high standards meet genuine hospitality. Our work culture promotes creativity and teamwork, allowing chefs to take ownership of their section while benefiting from ongoing training and development opportunities. With a focus on Italian flair and a supportive environment, we ensure that our employees thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant city setting.
