Overview
Junior Sous Chef role at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. As Junior Sous Chef, you will support the senior kitchen leadership team in delivering exceptional culinary experiences across all outlets. You’ll play a key role in supervising daily kitchen operations, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You are a confident and capable culinary professional, passionate about food, teamwork, and growing into a future kitchen leader.
Experience & Qualifications
Experience Required
* 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
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
About Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
Perfectly located in 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. The hotel is known for timeless five-star service and 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.
Next Steps
Apply today for this Junior Sous Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt!
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