Breakfast Chef de Partie - Flexi Hours in London

Schedule: Available working hours will vary each week and can range anywhere from 0 to 40 hours.

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. Known for timeless five-star service, the hotel reflects 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 in one of the city’s most acclaimed settings.

Duties and responsibilities related to the Breakfast Chef de Partie role:

• Section Leadership: Manage and oversee a specific kitchen section during breakfast service, ensuring readiness, organisation, and excellence.
• Menu Execution: Prepare and present breakfast dishes to the highest standards, maintaining consistency in flavour, texture, and visual appeal across all morning offerings.
• Team Development: Support and guide Breakfast Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Inventory & Ordering: Monitor stock levels, place orders, and ensure proper storage and rotation to minimise waste and maintain freshness.
• Compliance & Hygiene: Uphold rigorous food safety and hygiene standards in line with HACCP and company policies.
• Operational Efficiency: Maintain equipment and workstations, ensuring smooth breakfast service and adherence to kitchen protocols.
• Innovation & Creativity: Contribute ideas to breakfast menu development, morning specials, and guest experiences tailored to early risers.

About You:

• Proven experience in hotel culinary operations, with the ability to manage and lead a section independently.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and HACCP compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to support and inspire junior team members.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently during early morning shifts in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment.

Experience Preferred:

• Previous experience in a Chef de Partie role within a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant.
• Proven work experience or exposure to London-based hotels, with knowledge of UK hospitality standards, local compliance (e.g., Food Hygiene Rating Scheme), and service expectations for international guests.
• Level 2 or higher certification is preferred, with strict adherence to health and safety regulations.

We’re proud to offer exceptional benefits which include:

• Discounted hotel stays for you, your family, and friends from day one.
• Free meals on duty.
• 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 1150 hotels in over 70 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 Breakfast Chef de Partie 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.