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 position:

• 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

• 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 

We’re proud to offer exceptional benefits which include: 

• 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 

• Complimentary laundering of business attire 

• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme 

• Continuous learning and development opportunities with clear career progression across Hyatt Hotels worldwide 

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. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1250 hotels in over 76 countries and is 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 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.