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Junior Sous Chef
About Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is located in the prestigious Marylebone area of London’s 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 London’s most sought after neighbourhoods.
Duties and responsibilities related to the Junior Sous Chef role
* 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.
About you
You will have proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef in a hotel or high-volume kitchen. A skilled culinary professional, you bring strong leadership and organisational abilities, along with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
Benefits you will enjoy as a Junior Sous Chef
* 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
* Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt for you, your family, and friends from day one
* Free meals on duty
* Life Assurance
* 50% discount on food and beverages when dining as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
* Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
* Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* 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 Junior Sous Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt!
Please be aware that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants should already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.