Head Pastry Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry team at a prestigious hotel in London. This exciting role involves overseeing the creation of innovative and healthy desserts while managing the pastry operations for various venues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pastry arts, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for enhancing guest experiences. Join a dynamic team where your creativity and expertise will shine, and enjoy a range of benefits including free meals, discounted stays, and career development opportunities. This is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in a renowned hospitality environment.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

12 free hotel nights per year

Discounted hotel stays

50% discount on food and beverages

Uniform provided and laundered

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid background in a similar pastry chef role.
• Passionate about improving guest and employee satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-house pastry for all venues and Banqueting.
• Create seasonal menus and inventive dishes for special events.

Skills

Food Safety knowledge

Leadership

Attention to detail

Creativity in menu design

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

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Head Pastry Chef at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill

As Head Pastry Chef at Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill, you will oversee the in-house pastry for all the venues and our Banqueting. You and your team will be in charge of creating the seasonal menus in line with our F&B concepts and invent creative menus for all our special events. We pride ourselves on creating healthy and all homemade desserts and bakery for our guests. The coordination between all the departments and the development of the team makes this role exciting and challenging.

You pay attention to details and have a solid background working in a similar role. You are passionate and continuously try to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. You have a strong Food Safety knowledge and ultimately, a very good leadership to share and pass on your knowledge to your colleagues.

Benefits

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

1. Free meals on duty at our colleague restaurant
2. 12 free hotel nights per year of service across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
3. Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
4. 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
5. Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
6. Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
7. 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, many of which have been recently refurbished, 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 British dishes and Afternoon Tea at The Montagu and snacks and cocktails at award-winning Churchill Bar & Terrace.

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 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!

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!