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Head Chef – Eastway Brasserie
Salary: £48,200 per annum + Service Charge
About Andaz London Liverpool Street
Joining Andaz London Liverpool Street means becoming part of a five-star lifestyle hotel located in the heart of vibrant East London. Just moments from Liverpool Street Station, the hotel sits at the centre of one of London’s most trendy neighbourhoods.
The hotel features 267 guestrooms and suites along with a collection of distinctive food and beverage experiences including a brasserie, café bar, wine lounge, gastropub and Japanese restaurant, creating a diverse and fast paced environment for colleagues. Andaz also offers 14 unique meeting and event spaces including the historic 1901 Ballroom and the Masonic Temple, both rich in character and heritage.
At Andaz, which translates from Hindi as “personal style”, colleagues are encouraged to be their authentic selves while delivering personalised and memorable experiences for guests.
About Eastway Brasserie
An East End brassiere in the heart of London’s business district, Eastway is the answer for those looking for a relaxed London dining experience. Open all day for refreshments and dining, Eastway Brasserie serves a selection of the chef’s favourites; with the grill section showcasing Eastway’s signature style. The restaurant stuns with an open kitchen, large windows overlooking Liverpool Street and cozy seating.
Duties and responsibilities related to the Head Chef role
As Head Chef, you will lead the culinary delivery of our all-day dining and drinking brasserie, Eastway.
* You will ensure flawless execution, creativity, and operational excellence while maintaining the highest Hyatt brand standards.
* Oversee planning and execution of all food production, ensuring consistency, quality and timely delivery.
* Lead, develop and inspire the kitchen brigade, creating clear structure, accountability and strong service leadership during peak operations.
* Drive food cost control, labour efficiency, and waste management in line with budgeted KPIs.
* Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and brand standards across all areas.
* Monitor guest feedback and operational performance, implementing improvements that enhance both experience and profitability.
About you
Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within premium hotel operations. A structured, hands-on leader with strong operational control, who can maintain exceptional culinary standards in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits you can enjoy as Head Chef
* 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
* Discounted hotel stays for you, 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 dining as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
* Continuous learning and development opportunities with clear career progression 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.
Next Steps: Apply today for this Head Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.