Pastry Sous Chef - Lead, Create & Elevate Desserts

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

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.