Pastry Chef de Partie

The Opportunity 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’ll 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’ll 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. Pastry Section Leadership: Manage and oversee the pastry kitchen section, ensuring readiness, organisation, 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.
Who We Are At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleague\’s 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. We’re proud to offer exceptional benefits which include: 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
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 confident in leading a pastry section, eager to innovate, and committed to excellence. Experience Required 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
Experience Preferred 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
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:
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Pastry 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.