Junior Sous Chef

Hyatt Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to assist in kitchen operations. You will lead staff, ensure food quality, and mentor junior chefs in a high-end environment. The ideal candidate has experience in luxury settings and a strong commitment to food safety standards. This position offers exceptional benefits including complimentary hotel stays and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

12 complimentary nights at Hyatt Hotels

Discounted hotel stays

Free meals on duty

Life Assurance

50% discount on food and beverages

Complimentary laundering of business attire

Headspace membership

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-end hotel or restaurant environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading and coordinating kitchen staff.
• Prepare and oversee dishes for consistency.
• Support stock control and supplier coordination.
• Mentor and support junior chefs.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Make quick decisions during busy service.

Skills

Experience as Senior Chef de Partie

Understanding of HACCP compliance

Ability to lead a section

Commitment to quality and consistency

Education

Formal culinary training or diploma

Job description

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About Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill

Perfectlylocatedin London’s West End, overlooking Portman Square Gardens, Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill features 440 sophisticated guestrooms including 50 suites, 11 distinctive event spaces, and a choice of premium dining options. Known for timeless five-star service, the hotel reflects Hyatt’s commitment to luxury hospitality, providing an inclusive environment where both guests and colleagues feel at home. The Churchill Bar & Terrace embodies this ethos, combining tradition with modern style in one of the city’s most acclaimed settings.

Duties and responsibilities related to the Junior Sous Chef position:

Kitchen Supervision: Assist in leading and coordinating kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations across your assigned section and supporting a positive, high-performing team culture.

Menu Execution & Quality Control: Prepare and oversee dishes to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and timing, while contributing to seasonal menu updates and innovation.

Inventory & Cost Awareness: Support stock control, supplier coordination, and waste reduction efforts to help manage food costs and maintain efficiency.

Training & Development: Mentor and support Commis and Demi Chefs, encouraging skill development and fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.

Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in line with HACCP and local regulations, ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Service Support & Problem Solving: Step in during busy service periods or challenges, making quick decisions to maintain quality and service standards.

Collaboration with Senior Team: Work closely with the Sous and Head Chefs on menu planning, daily specials, and operational improvements.

About you

Proven experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a high-end hotel or restaurant environment

Strong understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP compliance

Ability to lead a section and support junior team members

Commitment to quality, consistency, and presentation standards

Experience Preferred

Formal culinary training or diploma

Experience in a luxury hotel or fine dining setting

Familiarity with UK hospitality standards and local compliance (e.g., Food Hygiene Rating Scheme)

Exposure to menu development and seasonal planning

We’re proud to offer exceptional benefits which include:

12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt for you, your family, and friends from day one

Free meals on duty

Life Assurance

50% discount on food and beverages when dining as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels

Complimentary laundering of business attire

Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous learning and development opportunities with clear career progression 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 Junior Sous Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt!

Please be aware that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants should already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

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