Location
London

Hours
Early mornings, weekends, public holidays, and key hospitality moments as required

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Delano London, opening in late 2026 and overlooking Kensington Gardens, brings the spirit and heritage of the iconic Delano Miami Beach to London, reimagined for a new generation. 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, valuing curiosity, individuality and a sense of fun to create an environment where our people can be themselves while delivering thoughtful, intuitive and warm hospitality.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Breakfast Chef to join our pre-opening culinary team. Reporting to the Executive Head Chef and working closely with the Senior Sous Chef, you will take ownership of the breakfast operation and weekend brunch, helping to create a memorable and consistently excellent 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.

Your responsibilities will include day-to-day ownership of breakfast and weekend brunch operations, ensuring excellent preparation, organisation, service delivery and guest satisfaction. You will lead the breakfast kitchen team, set clear expectations, and maintain a calm, professional and supportive working environment. Working closely with culinary leadership, you will develop and deliver a breakfast and brunch experience aligned with the Delano and Lana Lusa concepts.

You will 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. Delivering an elevated weekend brunch experience with strong attention to food quality, presentation, timing, variety and consistency will be key.

Additional duties include managing mise en place, production lists, par levels, prep schedules and section readiness; coordinating with Front of House, Restaurant Management, Pastry, Stewarding and other hotel departments; maintaining communication regarding availability, wait times, special requests, VIP guests, dietary requirements and menu changes; coaching and developing junior chefs; supporting recruitment and training; creating and maintaining SOPs, recipes, cleaning schedules and service standards; monitoring food quality, freshness, temperature, presentation and speed of service; supporting stock control, ordering, deliveries, storage, labelling, rotation and waste reduction; ensuring compliance with food safety, HACCP, allergen management, Health & Safety and company policies; managing guest requests professionally; supporting menu tastings, recipe development, activations and pre-opening activities; and being flexible to support other culinary sections as needed while maintaining responsibility for breakfast and brunch.

This is a unique opportunity to help launch Delano London, shape the breakfast and weekend brunch experience from day one, build and lead a dedicated breakfast team, and develop your leadership and culinary skills within a luxury hotel setting. You will join an innovative, fast-growing international group committed to building a global brand with a kitchen culture that values quality, teamwork, personality, learning and genuine hospitality.

Experience
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. Previous luxury hotel or high-volume breakfast experience is a real advantage. Pre-opening experience is a plus, with an understanding of preparation, systems and consistency.

About you
Passionate about breakfast cookery including eggs, fresh produce, bakery, healthy dishes, classic favourites and contemporary brunch. 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 fluctuating guest volumes. Natural team player with clear communication skills who supports colleagues and fosters a positive working environment. Enjoys coaching and developing junior chefs. Understands food safety, HACCP, allergens, temperature control, cleanliness and disciplined kitchen routines. Awareness of portion control, food cost, waste reduction, ordering and commercial realities of a busy breakfast operation. Organised, reliable, able to prioritise effectively with attention to detail. Calm under pressure, adaptable, and willing to take ownership of problems and solutions. Passionate about hospitality and understands breakfast as a key part of the guest experience. Flexible to work early mornings, weekends, public holidays and key hospitality moments.

Qualifications
Relevant culinary qualifications preferred but not explicitly required. Strong practical experience and leadership skills within breakfast and brunch operations are essential.