Do you enjoy creating the perfect start to someone’s day? Passionate about great food, consistency and leading from the front? Your next opportunity is here at The Social House!

We believe a memorable guest experience often begins with a great breakfast, and we’re looking for a skilled, passionate and hands-on Chef de Partie – Breakfast to help make every morning exceptional.

If you take pride in your craft, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and know how to deliver quality and consistency from the first order to the last, we’d love to have you on our team.

About the Role

As Chef de Partie – Breakfast, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the breakfast section, ensuring food is prepared and presented to the highest standards while maintaining efficient kitchen operations.

You’ll lead by example, coordinate preparation and service, maintain food quality and hygiene standards, and work closely with the wider Kitchen and Food & Beverage teams to deliver a seamless breakfast experience.

Your mission? Make every morning memorable, one plate at a time.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Breakfast Preparation & Service

• Oversee the preparation and production of breakfast dishes in line with approved menus and recipes.

• Ensure timely preparation and service of à la carte and buffet breakfast items, as applicable.

• Prepare and supervise the production of eggs, hot breakfast dishes, accompaniments and other menu items.

• Ensure food is cooked correctly and presented consistently in terms of taste, temperature, portion size and appearance.

• Coordinate preparation to meet guest demand and service timelines.

• Maintain adequate mise en place throughout breakfast service.

2. Kitchen Leadership & Team Coordination

• Take ownership of the breakfast section and ensure the team is ready for service.

• Allocate tasks and guide Commis Chefs and other team members assigned to the section.

• Provide hands-on coaching and support to maintain quality and productivity.

• Coordinate effectively with other kitchen sections and the service team.

• Maintain a calm, organised and professional approach during peak breakfast periods.

3. Food Quality & Presentation

• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.

• Follow approved recipes, portion sizes and preparation procedures.

• Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients throughout service.

• Ensure buffet displays, where applicable, are replenished promptly and presented attractively.

• Identify and correct quality issues before food reaches the guest.

4. Food Safety, Hygiene & Kitchen Standards

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation procedures.

• Monitor appropriate food storage, labelling, rotation and temperature controls.

• Prevent cross-contamination and ensure safe food handling practices.

• Maintain a clean, organised and well-equipped workstation.

• Ensure kitchen equipment and utensils are used and maintained correctly.

5. Cost, Stock & Waste Control

• Monitor ingredient usage and stock levels for the breakfast section.

• Ensure ingredients are properly portioned and used efficiently.

• Minimise food wastage while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction.

• Support stocktaking and communicate replenishment requirements.

• Ensure adherence to approved recipes and production standards.

6. Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Communicate stock shortages, equipment issues and operational challenges promptly.

• Support the implementation of kitchen SOPs and quality standards.

• Provide feedback on menu execution, production requirements and service efficiency.

• Work with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to improve breakfast operations.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a culinary professional who combines technical ability with strong organisation, consistency and a genuine passion for breakfast service.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A Certificate or Diploma in Food Production, Culinary Arts or a related field.

• Relevant experience as a Chef de Partie, Demi Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.

• Practical experience in breakfast preparation and service, preferably within a hotel or premium restaurant.

• Good knowledge of breakfast menus, cooking techniques, portion control and food presentation.

• Experience coordinating kitchen staff and maintaining service standards.

• A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements.

• Knowledge of stock management, food costing and waste control.

• Good communication, organisational and time-management skills.

• The ability to work early shifts, manage time effectively and perform under pressure.

The Qualities That Will Make You Stand Out

• A morning person with culinary passion: You understand the importance of starting the day with quality and energy.

• A leader by example: You guide the team through preparation and service with confidence.

• Detail-oriented: You maintain consistency in every dish, every portion and every presentation.

• Well-organised: You plan ahead and ensure the section is ready before service begins.

• Quality-driven: You never compromise on food standards, hygiene or guest satisfaction.

• Cost-conscious: You understand the importance of reducing waste and using ingredients responsibly.

• A team player: You collaborate effectively with chefs, service teams and other departments.

• Resilient under pressure: You remain focused and efficient during busy breakfast periods.

Why Join The Social House?

At The Social House, we believe great hospitality starts with great people.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a kitchen section, strengthen your leadership skills and contribute to the exceptional dining experiences that define our brand.

Ready to Make Every Morning Exceptional?

If you’re passionate about breakfast, take pride in your culinary craft and are ready to lead a section that sets the tone for our guests’ day, we’d love to hear from you!

Bring your passion. Lead your section. Serve something exceptional. Apply now!

The Social House is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a workplace where people are treated with dignity, performance is pursued with integrity and every team member contributes meaningfully to the success of the hotel.