Junior Sous Chef in Newcastle upon Tyne

About Hyatt Regency London Olympia

Hyatt Regency London Olympia is part of the transformation of Olympia into London's newest destination for entertainment, hospitality and business, featuring exclusive new restaurants and bars, a brand new music venue and theatre to delight visitors from all over the world. Building on a rich heritage of events and culture, Olympia is becoming a vibrant neighbourhood of venues, eateries, public realm and experiences in London. Within the Olympia destination, Hyatt Regency London Olympia will offer 204 bedrooms, a bar and restaurant, a welcoming lobby lounge and three meeting rooms, with direct connectivity to Pillar Hall and the International Convention Centre. As a new opening, the hotel presents an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and be part of the opening of a landmark new hotel.

Duties and responsibilities related to the Junior Sous Chef role:

• Support the Sous Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and exceptional food quality.
• Supervise and guide junior team members, leading by example to maintain high culinary and service standards.
• Assist in menu development, recipe creation, and the consistent execution of dishes in line with brand standards.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation, ensuring accuracy in portioning, quality, and plating.
• Monitor stock levels, support ordering processes, and help minimise waste through effective kitchen management.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Step in to lead kitchen operations in the absence of senior chefs when required.
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house and other departments to deliver a seamless and high-quality guest experience.

About You:

You will have proven experience as a Junior Sous or Senior CDP 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 of the Junior Sous Chef role include:

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide.
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free meals on duty in our colleague restaurant.
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary.
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities 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 recognised as a Great Place to Work. At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated 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 Hotels!