Role: Breakfast Manager – ‘Project A’ 

Hours: Full-time 

Location: The Imperial, Bloomsbury, London 

About Us: 

‘Project A’ is the new destination rooftop bar at The Imperial, Bloomsbury opening Summer 2026. Part of the Imperial London Hotels family, we are a seventh generation, family run business with a 187year legacy and a renewed vision for modern, authentic London hospitality.  

About the Role: 

As Breakfast Manager, you’ll be the person who sets the tone for the entire day at The Imperial — creating a warm, polished and energising start for every guest. This role blends operational precision, confident leadership and an elevated service vision. You will oversee a morning experience that feels calm, modern and seamless, whether the day begins with a perfectly poured flat white, a beautifully presented à la carte plate or a fresh looking buffet that never dips in quality. 

What You’ll Be Doing:  

• Deliver a warm, modern welcome and confidently present menus
• Maintain pace, presentation and photo-ready dish standards
• Own guest recovery with quick, gracious solutions
• Manage terrace seating and weather‑responsive setups
• Lead daily line‑ups, briefings and operational flow
• Oversee mise‑en‑place, bakery, coffee bar and post‑service resets
• Coach and develop a confident, guest focused team with a strong sense of service identity
• Train barista craft, service sequence and storytelling
• Maintain breakfast product expertise and presentation standards
• Partner with kitchen and bar on seasonal specials 
• Deliver revenue and GP targets, manage labour and stock
• Ensure accurate reservations, POS use and shift reporting
• Lead food safety, allergens, hygiene and terrace safety
• Support brand and marketing initiatives for morning activations
• Reduce waste through smart prep and champion responsible sourcing
• Collaborate across departments to deliver seamless guest experience
• Monitor guest feedback across online platforms and react with timely, thoughtful solutions that reinforce our service standards 

Who You Are:  

• Experienced leader in premium breakfast/brunch or hotel restaurant settings
• Strong floor leadership with pace control and guest recovery skills
• Commercially smart with GP, stock and labour management experience
• Skilled people manager with strong product knowledge
• POS and reservations system experience
• Food Safety Level 2 & Allergen Awareness 

What’s In It for You:  

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study 
• Holiday Purchase Scheme 
• Complimentary uniform dry cleaning, plus discounted personal dry cleaning 
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan 
• Workplace Pension 
• Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount 
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets 
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café 
• Employee funded Health Cash Plan 
• Local Bloomsbury discounts 
• Early Pay access 
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers 
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work and technology 
• Access to mental health first aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme  

 Ready to Help Shape the Future of Imperial?  

If you’re passionate about delivering a standout breakfast experience and want to play a defining role in our newly transformed flagship hotel, we’d love to hear from you.