Head Pastry Chef

Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill as a Head Pastry Chef, where you'll lead a talented pastry team in creating exceptional desserts and pastries. This role offers a unique opportunity to innovate and enhance the dining experience while enjoying benefits like free meals and discounted hotel stays.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

12 free hotel nights per year

Discounted hotel stays for family and friends

50% discount on food and beverages

Uniform provided and laundered

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a high-end establishment.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and trends.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the pastry team to deliver high-quality products.
• Develop and execute innovative pastry menus.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on dessert offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Team Development

Quality Control

Job description

Head Pastry Chef at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill

What you will do as a Head Pastry Chef

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the pastry team to consistently deliver high-quality products.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of pastry team members to ensure continuous skill enhancement.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that aligns with Hyatt's values of care and inclusivity.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and support career growth for team members.
• Develop and execute innovative and seasonal pastry menus that align with the hotel identity.
• Ensure the highest standards of taste, presentation, and quality across all pastry items.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and F&B team to create desserts that enhance the dining experience in restaurants, banqueting, and afternoon tea services.

Just some of the benefits you will enjoy as a Head Pastry Chef

• Free meals on duty at our colleague restaurant
• 12 free hotel nights per year of service across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide and lots, lots more!

About Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill

Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is conveniently tucked away in upmarket Marylebone, located in the heart of London’s West End, featuring views over the charming gardens of Portman Square. With 440 sophisticated guestrooms including 50 suites, plus 11 distinctive meeting spaces, the hotel offers a full range of services tailored to serve the needs of business and leisure travellers alike. Dining options include seasonal dishes and Afternoon Tea at The Montagu Kitchen and snacks and cocktails at award-winning Churchill Bar & Terrace.

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you.We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Next steps:Apply today for this Head Pastry Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!