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About the Role

Join the pre-opening culinary team of Delano London as a Senior Breakfast Chef, taking ownership of the breakfast operation and weekend brunch to create a memorable start to every guest's day. You will lead by example, build a strong breakfast team, and deliver food that combines precision, generosity, freshness, and genuine hospitality.

Responsibilities

Take day-to-day ownership of the breakfast operation and weekend brunch, ensuring excellent preparation, organisation, service delivery and guest satisfaction.
Lead the breakfast kitchen team, setting clear expectations and maintaining a calm, professional and supportive working environment.
Develop and deliver a breakfast and brunch experience aligned with the Delano and Lana Lusa concepts.
Oversee the preparation and service of a high-quality breakfast offering, including eggs, hot breakfast dishes, bakery and pastry items, cereals, fruits, healthy options, juices and other menu requirements.
Deliver an elevated weekend brunch experience with strong attention to food quality, presentation, timing, variety and consistency.
Ensure all breakfast and brunch dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to the required Delano standard, following recipes, specifications, portion controls and plating guidelines.
Take ownership of daily breakfast mise en place, production lists, par levels, prep schedules and section readiness.
Coordinate effectively with Front of House, Restaurant Management, Pastry, Stewarding and other hotel departments to ensure smooth and timely service.
Maintain strong communication with the service team regarding availability, wait times, special requests, VIP guests, dietary requirements and menu changes.
Ensure the breakfast kitchen is fully prepared before service and that all stations remain organised, clean and adequately stocked throughout operation.
Coach, train and develop Chef de Parties, Demi Chefs, Commis Chefs and other team members working within the breakfast operation.
Support recruitment, onboarding and training for the opening breakfast team, helping to establish strong standards and a positive culture from day one.
Create and maintain breakfast and brunch SOPs, recipes, prep lists, cleaning schedules, opening and closing procedures and service standards.
Monitor food quality, freshness, temperature, presentation, consistency and speed of service throughout breakfast and brunch.
Ensure excellent control of eggs, proteins, bakery, fresh produce, garnishes, sauces, condiments and all other breakfast components.
Support stock control, ordering, deliveries, storage, labelling, rotation, waste reduction and responsible use of ingredients.
Work with the culinary leadership team to maintain food cost, portion control, yield, labour productivity and waste targets.
Monitor buffet presentation and replenishment where applicable, ensuring that food is fresh, attractive, correctly labelled and maintained at safe temperatures.
Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, allergen management, Health & Safety, company policies and all relevant legal and brand requirements.
Manage guest requests and dietary requirements with care, professionalism and clear communication.
Support menu tastings, recipe development, breakfast activations, weekend brunch launches, mock services and other pre-opening activities.
Be flexible across the wider culinary operation and support other sections when business needs require it, while maintaining responsibility for breakfast and brunch.

Requirements

Strong breakfast and brunch experience at Senior Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Breakfast Chef level within a high-quality restaurant, luxury hotel or premium hospitality operation.
Genuine passion for breakfast cookery, eggs, fresh produce, bakery, healthy dishes, classic favourites and contemporary brunch.
Previous luxury hotel or high-volume breakfast experience is advantageous.
Previous pre-opening experience is a plus.
Confident, hands-on chef who enjoys leading a team and being present throughout service.
Excellent knowledge of breakfast production, cooking techniques, presentation, kitchen organisation and service delivery.
Comfortable managing early starts, busy breakfast services, weekend brunch and changing guest volumes.
Confident with egg cookery, hot breakfast, buffet operations, fresh produce, sauces, garnishes and dietary adaptations.
Natural team player who communicates clearly, supports colleagues and creates a positive working environment.
Enjoys coaching and developing junior chefs, sharing knowledge and helping others perform at their best.
Understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergens, temperature control, cleanliness and disciplined kitchen routines.
Awareness of portion control, food cost, waste reduction, ordering and the commercial realities of a busy breakfast operation.
Organised, reliable and able to prioritise effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
Calm under pressure, adaptable when plans change and willing to take ownership of problems and solutions.
Passionate about hospitality and understands that breakfast is an important part of the overall guest experience.
Flexible to work early mornings, weekends, public holidays and key hospitality demands.

Skills

Breakfast cookery
Brunch
Egg cookery
Hot breakfast preparation
Bakery
Pastry
Fresh produce preparation
Buffet operations
Sauce and garnish preparation
Dietary adaptations
Food safety
HACCP
Allergen management
Health & Safety
Kitchen organisation
Service delivery
Team leadership
Coaching and development
Stock control
Ordering
Waste reduction
Portion control
Food cost management
Menu development
Recipe creation
SOP creation

Location

London

Work Type

Full-Time
Permanent

Experience Level

Senior Chef de Partie
Junior Sous Chef
Sous Chef
Senior Breakfast Chef

Benefits

Access to a range of colleague benefits
Hotel stays and experiences across the wider group

About the Company

Opening in late 2026, Delano London brings the spirit and celebrated heritage of the iconic Delano Miami Beach to London, reimagined for a new generation.
Set overlooking Kensington Gardens, the hotel will feature 67 rooms and suites, Lana Lusa, the legendary Rose Bar and Rose Lounge, alongside The Source wellness offering.
Delano is a place where personality, creativity and genuine connection come together.
We value curiosity, individuality and a sense of fun, creating an environment where our people can be themselves while delivering thoughtful, intuitive and genuinely warm hospitality.
Delano London is part of Ennismore, a global collective of entrepreneurial, founder-built brands rooted in creativity, culture and community, and a joint venture with Accor.
Joining Delano London means being part of something from the very beginning.
It is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of an iconic brand, work alongside an ambitious and creative team and play a part in creating a hotel that feels distinctly Delano from day one.
Be part of the team bringing an iconic brand into its next chapter.
At Delano London, personality counts, ideas are welcomed and everyone plays a part in creating something memorable.
We work hard, make it fun and look out for one another, with opportunities to learn, grow and build meaningful relationships across Delano, Ennismore and Accor.
Alongside a supportive and creative team culture, you’ll have access to a range of colleague benefits, hotel stays and experiences across the wider group, and the opportunity to work within a global community of distinctive lifestyle and hospitality brands.