Sous Chef

Hyatt Corporation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Manchester is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join their culinary team. You will lead kitchen operations, mentor staff, and drive culinary excellence while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership and organizational skills, along with a passion for innovative cuisine. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a global brand.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Generous accommodation and dining discounts

Complimentary meals on duty

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing membership access

Career path support and promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a high-end kitchen.
• Passion for culinary excellence and innovation.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen compliance standards in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations and ensure high-quality service.
• Mentor and support a diverse team of chefs.
• Collaborate on innovative, seasonal menus.
• Uphold highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Support efficient scheduling and cost management.
• Participate in recruitment and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Culinary excellence

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Sous Chef

Hyatt Regency Hyatt Regency Manchester GB - ENG - ManchesterCulinaryEntry Level ManagerFull-timeReq ID: MAN001747Local

Summary

Sous Chef at Hyatt Hotels Manchester – Stir up your Culinary Career with Us!

At Hyatt Hotels Manchester, we are part of a global brand with a rich history of providing welcoming and inclusive experiences for our guests. Hyatt Regency is a collection of hotels and resorts in over 200 locations across 40+ countries, offering a diverse range of settings from vibrant city centres to expansive resorts. As a classic Hyatt brand, we believe in making every guest feel at home and providing opportunities where anything is possible.

The role

At Hyatt Hotels Manchester, we’re more than a kitchen — we’re a community driven by purpose. As a Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in crafting exceptional dining experiences while nurturing a culture of care, creativity, and collaboration. We believe in developing people so they can be their best — and that starts with you.

What you’ll do:

1.Lead with Purpose – Support the daily kitchen operations and step in for the Executive Sous Chef when needed, ensuring smooth, high-quality service.

2.Inspire and Develop Talent – Mentor and support a diverse team of chefs, fostering a culture of learning, creativity, and collaboration.

3.Craft Memorable Menus – Collaborate on innovative, seasonal menus that reflect both guest preferences and sustainable practices.

4.Champion Excellence – Uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation in line with Hyatt’s global standards and local regulations.

5.Drive Operational Success – Support efficient scheduling, stock control, and cost management to ensure a well-run, guest-focused kitchen.

6.Grow Our Culture – Play an active role in recruitment, training, and team development, helping colleagues thrive and grow their careers with Hyatt.

Working Hours & Flexibility

Due to the dynamic nature of our business, this role requires flexibility with working hours, including a mixture of early and late shifts. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is adaptable to the needs of our guests and operations. Some days additional hours may be required for the role.

About you:

1.Proven experience in a similar role within a high-end kitchen, preferably within an International Hotel Company

2.Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

3.A passion for culinary excellence and innovation

4.Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance standards in the UK

What you can expect

Hyatt offers a great range of benefits, including:

1.Competitive salary and benefits package

2.Generous accommodation and dining discounts at Hyatt properties worldwide

3.Complimentary meals on duty

4.Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing to up to 33 days)

5.Extensive learning and development opportunities, both internally and through external courses

6.Access to HSF and Headspace membership, for your wellbeing

7.Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

8.The opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values passion, creativity, and collaboration

About Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House Manchester

Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House Manchester is two world class hotels in one building with 328 rooms. Hyatt Regency is an inviting upscale hotel featuring beautiful rooms and suites, an exclusive Regency Club Lounge as well as a high-spec gym plus conferencing, meeting and business facilities. Whereas Hyatt House Manchester offers modern suites, fully equipped kitchens and complimentary laundry facilities making it a luxurious, yet true, home-from-home experience.

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. Being part of Hyatt Regency Birmingham also means joining the Hyatt family which has over 1150 hotels in over 70 different countries, also 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 thisSous Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt!