Senior Breakfast Chef

About the role

Delano London, opening in late 2026, is looking for a Senior Breakfast Chef to join its pre-opening culinary team. Reporting to the Executive Head Chef and working closely with the Senior Sous Chef, you will own the breakfast operation and weekend brunch, build a strong breakfast team and deliver food that combines precision, freshness and hospitality.

Key responsibilities

• Run day-to-day the breakfast operation and weekend brunch, from preparation and organisation to service delivery and guest satisfaction.
• Lead the breakfast kitchen team and set clear expectations in a calm, supportive environment.
• Develop and deliver a breakfast and brunch experience aligned with the Delano and Lana Lusa concepts.
• Oversee eggs, hot dishes, bakery and pastry, cereals, fruits, juices and other menu items, and ensure they meet the Delano standard.
• Own daily mise en place, production lists, par levels, prep schedules and section readiness.
• Cooperate with Front of House, Restaurant Management, Pastry and Stewarding, and keep the service team informed on availability, VIPs, dietary needs and menu changes.
• Train and coach Chef de Parties, Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs, and support recruitment and onboarding of the opening team.
• Create and maintain SOPs, recipes, prep lists, cleaning schedules and service standards; monitor food quality, temperature, presentation and speed of service.
• Control eggs, proteins, bakery, fresh produce, sauces and garnishes, and support stock control, ordering, storage, labelling, rotation and waste reduction.
• Work with culinary leadership on food cost, portion control, yield, labour productivity and waste targets, and manage buffet presentation and replenishment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, allergen management and health and safety requirements, and support menu tastings, recipe development and pre-opening activities.

Required profile

• Senior Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Breakfast Chef level in a high-quality restaurant, luxury hotel or premium hospitality operation.
• Previous luxury hotel or high-volume breakfast experience is an advantage; pre-opening experience is a plus.
• Comfortable with early starts, busy breakfast services, weekend brunch and changing guest volumes.
• Flexible to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of breakfast production, cooking techniques, presentation and kitchen organisation.
• Confident with egg cookery, hot breakfast, buffet operations, sauces, garnishes and dietary adaptations.
• Understanding of HACCP, allergens, temperature control, portion control, food cost and waste reduction.

What we offer

• The chance to help launch Delano London and shape the breakfast and brunch experience from day one.
• A kitchen culture that values quality, teamwork, learning and genuine hospitality.
• Opportunities to develop leadership, operational and culinary skills within a luxury hotel, with growth as the hotel and brand expand.
• Colleague benefits, hotel stays and experiences across the wider group.