£33,500 per annum OTE
Breakfast Chef ***luxury hotel***
What's in it for you from day one:
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£33,500 OTE per annum,plus other exciting perks and benefits!
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Holiday allowance starting at 28 days and increasing with length of service to 36 days.
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Nutritious free meals on duty.
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Award winning L&D programmes,with over 80 individual courses available,from foundation skills to leadership skills.
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Excellent development opportunities with 80% of our managers being home-grown.
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Two paid volunteering days each year,so we can give back to our communities.
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Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through our partners at Hospitality Action.
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Monthly tea parties and annual social events,including boat parties and festive events for your little ones.
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Complimentary quality uniform and dry-cleaning services.
What's in it for you later:
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Vibrant hotel recognition events and hotel-based incentives,including Employee of the Month and Manager of the Quarter.
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Enhanced maternity pay of 13 weeks,fully paid.
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Enhanced paternity pay of 2 weeks,fully paid.
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£800 baby payment to support you and your baby with the essentials.
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Fantastic recommend a friend bonus scheme worth up to £600.
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Cross-departmental training available within your property,because we know you're a curious individual.
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50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in selected Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
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Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels in the UK,Ireland,Guernsey,Geneva,and South Africa!
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 AA’s 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 London’s 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:
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Day to day running and cooking of the breakfast service.
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Assisting other sections when required.
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Maintaining high health and safety standards.
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Assisting with cost and stock control when required.
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Keeping the freezer list up to date.
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Checking deliveries.
What are we looking for?
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Experience in preparing and serving breakfast.
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Excellent timekeeping and early morning availability.
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Ability to work independently.
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Strong organisational and prep skills.
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Consistency in food quality and presentation.
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Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
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Ability to manage multiple orders quickly and efficiently.
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Good communication with front-of-house staff.
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Passion for delivering a great guest experience.
Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.
