Pastry Demi Chef de Partie

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 Pastry Demi Chef de Partie position:

• Preparation: Execute all aspects of Mise en Place (MEP) for pastry and bakery items, ensuring readiness and consistency for service across multiple outlets.
• Food Quality & Presentation: Assist in the preparation and presentation of desserts, pastries, and baked goods to the highest standards, maintaining consistency in taste, texture, and visual appeal.
• Hygiene & Safety Compliance: Uphold rigorous hygiene and food safety standards in accordance with HACCP and company policies.
• Workstation & Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all pastry kitchen areas, tools, and machinery are clean, organised, and well-maintained to support efficient operations.
• Policy Implementation: Support the implementation of food policies, including allergen management and dietary requirements, ensuring compliance and guest safety.
• Inventory & Ordering: Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering, and ensure proper storage and rotation of pastry ingredients to minimise waste and maintain freshness.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the pastry and wider kitchen team, contributing to a positive and productive environment.
• Learning & Development: Engage in continuous professional development, attending training sessions and seeking opportunities to expand your pastry skills and knowledge.

About you:

• Proven experience in hotel pastry or bakery operations, with the ability to manage and support a section of the pastry kitchen effectively.
• Solid knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and a strong commitment to maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with chefs, kitchen porters, and front-of-house staff.
• Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak service hours.

Experience Preferred:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel environment 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:

• 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 Pastry Demi 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.