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Organization - Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars
Summary
Senior Sous Chef (mainly Monday to Friday)
About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars
About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars
Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is located next to Blackfriars Station in the heart of the City of London, within walking distance of St Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern and the South Bank. This Grade II listed five-star hotel stands on the historic site of King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace and features 205 stylish guestrooms and suites along with versatile meeting and event spaces. Dining experiences include NYnLON, a sophisticated yet relaxed bistro bringing the flavours of New York dining culture to London with East Coast classics and seasonal produce, and Leaf and Cane, a vibrant late night bar with live sports screenings, karaoke nights, a dynamic calendar of social events, premium beers and a lively social atmosphere.
Colleagues have the opportunity to work in a distinctive historic setting while welcoming both international business travellers and leisure guests to central London.
Duties and responsibilities related to the Senior Sous Chef role
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and service are maintained at all times.
- Oversee and supervise the preparation, cooking, and service of food across all kitchen sections, ensuring compliance with recipes, specifications, and company standards.
- Review daily menus, event orders, bookings, and business forecasts to ensure effective production planning and resource allocation.
- Monitor food quality through regular tasting, presentation checks, and service supervision, taking corrective action where required.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards before being served to guests.
- Support the development and implementation of new menus, seasonal dishes, and promotions in line with the NYnLON brand and guest expectations.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen brigade through coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team culture, promoting high levels of engagement, professionalism, and accountability.
- Manage stock control, ordering, inventory management, and food cost targets, ensuring minimal waste and maximum efficiency.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen management, health and safety, and HACCP requirements.
- Take responsibility for kitchen administration, including rota planning, labour management, and operational reporting where required.
- Act as the senior point of contact within the kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient operations during all service periods.
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About You:
You are a passionate and experienced culinary professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellence. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, leading by example to deliver exceptional food quality and service. With a proactive approach, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to develop and motivate others, you are dedicated to creating outstanding guest experiences while driving high standards across the kitchen.
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Benefits You Will Enjoy As a Senior Sous Chef
- 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
- 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
- Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
- Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- 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 featured in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.
At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated, people are supported to thrive, and everyone is empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Next steps: Apply today for this Senior Sous Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!
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