Breakfast Chef – Role Overview
Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland! The Breakfast will support the smooth running and objectives of the Kitchen department. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests in line with both company and hotel‑specific service standards and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness.
As a Breakfast Chef you’ll be right in the heart of the hotel, so we want you to take pride in everything you’ll be doing to support the Head Chef and keep things running like clockwork. You’ll be passionate about your working area and responsibilities, and working as part of a vibrant team to deliver the best breakfast experience to our guests!
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Absolutely love the busy kitchen environment
- Live the omelette station
- Have a willingness to learn and adapt, and deliver high‑quality fresh breakfasts that guests expect
- Thrive under pressure to create delicious food
- Be keen to step up when the situation demands
- Aspire to grow with us – with our amazing Junior Chef Programme, you can take your skills and career to the next level
Benefits & Perks
- Special rates on Leonardo hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
- Company‑wide recognition scheme: earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high‑street shops
- Talent referral scheme
- Thank You Week: from ice‑cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
- Wellbeing calendar
- Ongoing job‑related training programmes with clear paths for progression
Inclusivity & Workplace Culture
We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.
Why come join us as a Breakfast Chef? We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top‑notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!
At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is very simple: to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality! We are a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We partner with social enterprises to change attitudes towards disability and provide opportunities ensuring everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work.
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