Senior Sous Chef
Salary: Competitive Salary + Service Charge
About Hyatt Regency London The Churchill
Hyatt Regency London The Churchill is located in the prestigious Marylebone area of Londons 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 Londons most sought after neighbourhoods.
Duties and responsibilities related to the Senior Sous Chef role
Deliver exceptional culinary service across all outlets, including The Montagu Kitchen, Events, Room Service, Colleague Restaurant, and the Churchill Bar, ensuring a consistent 5-star guest experience.
Lead, manage, and support the culinary team in line with business demands, maintaining high performance and guest satisfaction standards.
Maintain strict cost control and minimise waste to meet financial targets and sustainability goals.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all menus, seasonal produce, and emerging food trends to enhance quality and innovation.
Ensure all dishes are prepared, presented, and garnished to the highest standard before service.
Collaborate effectively across departments, using initiative and problem-solving skills to improve operations and guest experiences.
Mentor, coach, and develop team members to drive engagement, skill development, and smooth day-to-day operations.
Uphold rigorous hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards, ensuring all equipment and utensils are correctly used and maintained.
About you
We are seeking a passionate and driven culinary professional with proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. A solid understanding of food trends, cost control, and kitchen operations is essential, along with a proactive approach to teamwork, problem-solving, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and presentation.
Benefits you will enjoy as a Senior 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
Life Assurance
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 Fortunes 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.
Next steps: Apply today for this Senior Sous Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!
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