Head Chef – NYnLON Kitchen Lead at Luxury Hotel

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary nights

Discounted stays

Free meals on duty

50% dining discount

Uniform provided

Headspace access

Career development

Job summary

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is a prestigious five-star hotel located in the heart of London, offering NYnLON and Leaf and Cane dining experiences. We are seeking a Head Chef to lead the NYnLON kitchen, drive culinary excellence, and mentor a high-performing team.

You will collaborate with the Executive Head Chef, manage food cost and safety, and uphold Hyatt's standards of hospitality and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced, luxury environment.

Qualifications

• You are an experienced and talented chef with previous experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or similar role within a quality restaurant or luxury hotel restaurant.
• You are committed to delivering exceptional food and memorable guest experiences, combining strong culinary expertise with a hands-on approach to kitchen leadership.
• You enjoy working closely with your team, leading by example during service, and maintaining consistently high standards across every aspect of the operation.
• Reporting directly to the Executive Head Chef, you are organised, dependable, and solutions-focused, with a strong understanding of food cost control, kitchen administration, and team development.
• You thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment and take pride in creating memorable dining experiences through high-quality food and excellent execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations of NYnLON, ensuring exceptional standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Work closely with the Executive Head Chef to deliver the restaurant's culinary vision, seasonal menu offerings, and brand standards.
• Supervise and support the NYnLON kitchen team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing working environment.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating standards, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and presentation throughout every service.
• Assist with menu development, recipe implementation, and the introduction of new dishes while maintaining the restaurant's New York-inspired identity.
• Monitor food costs, stock control, ordering, and waste management to support the efficient operation of the restaurant kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with all hygiene, food safety, and health and safety standards, maintaining a clean, organised, and well-run kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with restaurant management and wider Food & Beverage team to deliver seamless service and memorable guest experiences. Support the training, coaching, and development of kitchen colleagues, helping to build skills and encourage continuous improvement.
• Act as a key ambassador for NYnLON's culinary offering, ensuring every dish reflects the restaurant's quality standards and reputation.

Job description

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is a prestigious five-star hotel located in the heart of London, offering NYnLON and Leaf and Cane dining experiences. We are seeking a Head Chef to lead the NYnLON kitchen, drive culinary excellence, and mentor a high-performing team.

You will collaborate with the Executive Head Chef, manage food cost and safety, and uphold Hyatt's standards of hospitality and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced, luxury environment.