Pastry Chef de Partie

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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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Level 2 or higher certification is preferred, with strict adherence to health and safety regulations.

• 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.

Apply today for this Pastry Chef de Partie role and start your journey with Hyatt! Applicants should already have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We do not offer visa sponsorship.