Pastry Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 complimentary nights a year across 

Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided and laundered

Headspace membership

50% discount on food and beverages

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the pastry team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen in Marylebone, London. You will support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality plated desserts, breads and pastry items with a focus on consistency and waste management.

You will bring hands-on leadership, robust food-safety knowledge and a passion for training staff to maintain exceptional guest experiences in a luxury hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar leadership role within a hotel or high-volume restaurant operation.
• Strong understanding of food safety, cost control and team development.
• Hands-on approach with excellent organisational skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality dishes.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team to maintain excellent standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and stock levels to minimise waste and achieve budget targets.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations are consistently followed.
• Assist with menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative culinary ideas.
• Coordinate service periods effectively, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and timely delivery of food.
• Manage colleague training, performance and engagement to build a skilled and motivated team.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and other hotel departments to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Team development

Organisational skills

Collaborative leadership

Job description

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About Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill

Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is located in the prestigious Marylebone area of London’s West End, overlooking the gardens of Portman Square and just moments from Oxford Street and Hyde Park. Inspired by the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, the hotel reflects a sense of British heritage and timeless style.

The hotel features 440 elegant guestrooms including 50 suites, along with 11 versatile meeting and event spaces hosting a wide range of corporate events and social occasions. Dining experiences include seasonal British dishes and Afternoon Tea at The Montagu Kitchen and cocktails at the stylish Churchill Bar & Terrace.

Colleagues work in a vibrant hospitality environment welcoming both international business travellers and leisure guests to one of London’s most sought after neighbourhoods.

Duties and responsibilities related to the Pastry Sous Chef role

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality dishes.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team to maintain excellent standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and stock levels to minimise waste and achieve budget targets.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations are consistently followed.
• Assist with menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative culinary ideas.
• Coordinate service periods effectively, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and timely delivery of food.
• Manage colleague training, performance and engagement to build a skilled and motivated team.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and other hotel departments to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment. You will have previous experience in a similar leadership role, ideally within a hotel or high-volume restaurant operation, with a strong understanding of food safety, cost control and team development. A hands‑on approach, excellent organisational skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding culinary experiences are essential. Most importantly, you will be a collaborative leader who inspires others while consistently exceeding guest expectations.

Benefits you will enjoy as a Pastry Sous Chef

• 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 in our colleague restaurant
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• 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, 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.