Junior Sous Chef

The Opportunity Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to join our Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill team. As Junior Sous Chef, you will support the senior kitchen leadership team in delivering exceptional culinary experiences across all outlets. You’ll play a key role in supervising daily kitchen operations, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. 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.
Who We Are 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. As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers. Why Now? This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception. How We Care for Our People What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition reflects our commitment to inclusivity, empathy, and respect—and making sure everyone feels like they belong. 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
Who You Are 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 a confident and capable culinary professional, passionate about food, teamwork, and growing into a future kitchen leader. Experience Required 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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
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. 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.