Executive Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars. This vital role involves overseeing culinary operations, menu development, and ensuring food quality. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in luxury hotels and be an inspirational leader passionate about culinary excellence. Enjoy benefits including complimentary hotel nights and opportunities for continuous learning in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

12 complimentary nights across Hyatt Hotels

Discounts for family and friends

Free meals on duty

50% discount on food and beverages

Uniform provided and laundered

Wellbeing program membership

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in luxury hotels or high-volume kitchens.
• Confident in both creative and operational roles.
• Strong organisational and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations across all outlets.
• Drive culinary quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with F&B leadership on menus.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Coach and develop the culinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Team coaching

Culinary excellence

Food safety compliance

Job description

Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally.

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is located directly outside Blackfriars station, a few minutes away from Bank and is a short stroll from St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tate Modern and South Bank. The Grade II-listed five-star hotel is steeped in regal history, residing on the former grounds of King Henry VIII's Bridewell Palace. The hotel offers 205 stylish guest rooms and suites, 4 meeting spaces, a restaurant and a signature bar.

About the Executive Sous Chef role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Executive Sous Chef plays a pivotal role as Head of Department, overseeing the full culinary operation at Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, including NYnLON Bistro, Leaf & Cane, City Lounge, Banqueting, Room Service, and Stewarding.

You are an inspirational leader who is driven by developing talent, elevating team capability, and fostering a culture of culinary excellence through coaching, knowledge sharing, and continuous training. With a creative approach to flavour and presentation, you bring innovative ideas to menu development while ensuring alignment with brand identity and guest expectations.

You will drive consistency, efficiency, and quality across all kitchen areas, ensuring compliance with Hyatt standards and industry best practices.

Lead daily kitchen operations across all outlets

Provide strategic culinary insights and support operational decision-making across the hotel’s culinary landscape

Oversee food quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation

Collaborate closely with F&B leadership to design menus, promotions, and seasonal offerings that enhance revenue while reflecting market trends and guest preferences

Drive cost efficiency by managing food cost targets, inventory control, waste reduction strategies, and supplier relationships.

Ensure rigorous compliance with food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and health & safety regulations, maintaining exemplary audit results

Coach, mentor, and develop the culinary team and drive a positive team culture

About you

You are an experienced senior culinary leader with a background in luxury hotels or high-volume, multi-outlet operations. Confident in both creative menu development and day-to-day kitchen leadership, you bring strong organisational skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. You lead by example, inspire your team, and consistently uphold the highest standards of quality and presentation.

As Executive Sous Chef you will enjoy all the benefits Hyatt has to offer:

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

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1250 hotels in over 76 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!

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 ExecutiveSous Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars!