Head Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary nights

Discounted stays for family

Free monthly massages

Gym access

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided

Discount on Hyatt stays

Headspace membership

Learning and development

Global career progression

Job summary

Andaz London Liverpool Street, part of Hyatt, is seeking a Head Chef to lead a talented culinary team and deliver memorable dining experiences across one of London’s vibrant lifestyle hotels. The role requires hands-on leadership, balance between creativity and commercial awareness, and the ability to inspire colleagues, recruit and coach, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and service.

You will report to the Executive Chef and help shape the hotel’s culinary strategy in a

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in luxury hotel or high‑end restaurant.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance quality with costs.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Passion for hospitality and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Drive culinary innovation through menu development and seasonal dishes.
• Manage labour costs, food costs, productivity, and departmental expenses.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements to drive efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, health & safety, hygiene and compliance.
• Recruit, coach and develop colleagues to support engagement and retention.
• Report to the Executive Chef and support the delivery of the hotel's culinary strategy.
• Respond to guest feedback and identify opportunities to enhance satisfaction.
• Champion Hyatt's values and lead by example to foster excellence and teamwork.

Job description

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"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France

Joining Andaz London Liverpool Street means becoming part of a five-star lifestyle hotel located in the heart of vibrant East London. Just moments from Liverpool Street Station, the hotel sits at the centre of one of London’s most trendy neighbourhoods .

The hotel features 267 guestrooms and suites along with a collection of distinctive food and beverage experiences including a brasserie, café bar, wine lounge, gastropub and Japanese restaurant, creating a diverse and fast paced environment for colleagues. Andaz also offers 14 unique meeting and event spaces including the historic 1901 Ballroom and the Masonic Temple, both rich in character and heritage.

At Andaz, which translates from Hindi as “personal style”, colleagues are encouraged to be their authentic selves while delivering personalised and memorable experiences for guests.

We are now looking for a dedicated Head Chef to join our Culinary team.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you will lead a talented culinary team and play a key role in delivering memorable dining experiences across one of London's most vibrant lifestyle hotels.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on individual who can inspire others, balance creativity with commercial awareness, and contribute to the continued success of Andaz London Liverpool Street.

Duties and responsibilities related to Head Chef role

• Inspiring, and developing a high-performing culinary team, creating a positive and engaging working environment.
• Overseeing the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Driving culinary innovation through menu development, seasonal dishes, and new food initiatives.
• Managing labour costs, food costs, productivity, and departmental expenses in line with business objectives.
• Monitoring operational performance and implementing improvements to drive efficiency and profitability.
• Ensuring the highest standards of food safety, health & safety, hygiene, and compliance are maintained at all times.
• Recruiting, coaching, and developing colleagues to support engagement, retention, and succession planning.
• Reporting to the Executive Chef, supporting the delivery of the hotel's culinary strategy and day-to-day operation ofthe kitchen team.
• Responding to guest feedback and continuously identifying opportunities to enhance satisfaction and service standards.
• Championing Hyatt's values and leading by example to create a culture of excellence, teamwork, and care.

About You

You are an experienced culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoy developing teams, driving performance, and creating memorable guest experiences.

You bring previous experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or in a similar role within a luxury hotel, lifestyle hospitality brand, or high-quality restaurant environment. Alongside your culinary expertise, you possess strong commercial awareness and understand how to balance operational excellence with financial performance.

Most importantly, you share Hyatt's values and take pride in delivering exceptional hospitality through creativity, teamwork, and genuine care for others.

Benefits you will enjoy as Head Chef

• 12 complimentary nights per year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt for you, your family, and friends from day one
• Free monthly massages
• Access to the hotel gym
• Free meals on duty in our colleague restaurant
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• 50% discount on food and beverages when dining as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Global career progression opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Guided by our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing, we create an environment where colleagues feel supported and empowered to grow.

With more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive resorts across over 80 countries, Hyatt offers opportunities to build your career within a global hospitality company featured in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated, people are supported to thrive, and everyone is empowered to make a meaningful impact.

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