Pastry Chef de Partie

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Pastry Chef de Partie to join our Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill team. In this role, you will take ownership of the pastry section, working closely with the Pastry Chef and wider culinary team to deliver exquisite desserts, baked goods, and sweet experiences that delight our guests. You will be instrumental in maintaining Hyatt's reputation for culinary excellence while growing your own skills and inspiring those around you. As a Pastry Chef de Partie, you will lead your section with precision, creativity, and consistency. You will be expected to uphold the highest standards in pastry preparation, mentor junior pastry chefs, and contribute to the innovation and execution of our dessert menus across multiple outlets.

Responsibilities

• Pastry Section Leadership: Manage and oversee the pastry kitchen section, ensuring readiness, organization, and excellence in production.
• Dessert & Bakery Execution: Prepare and present a variety of desserts, breads, viennoiserie, and plated sweets to the highest standards of taste, texture, and presentation.
• Team Development: Support and guide Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Inventory & Ordering: Monitor pastry-specific stock levels, place orders, and ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients.
• Compliance & Hygiene: Uphold rigorous food safety and hygiene standards in line with HACCP and company policies, especially in temperature-sensitive pastry production.
• Operational Efficiency: Maintain pastry equipment and workstations, ensuring smooth service and adherence to kitchen protocols.
• Innovation & Creativity: Contribute ideas to seasonal dessert menus, afternoon tea offerings, and bespoke guest experiences such as celebration cakes and amenities.

Proven experience in hotel pastry operations, with the ability to manage and lead a section independently. Strong knowledge of pastry techniques including laminated doughs, chocolate work, plated desserts, and bakery production. Excellent communication and leadership skills to support and inspire junior pastry team members. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Pastry 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 and local compliance (e.g., Food Hygiene Rating Scheme).
• Level 2 or higher certification is preferred, with strict adherence to health and safety regulations.

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues.

Benefits

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays 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

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You are confident in leading a pastry section, eager to innovate, and committed to excellence.