About Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill

Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is located in the prestigious Marylebone area of London’s West End, overlooking the gardens of Portman Square and just moments from Oxford Street and Hyde Park. Inspired by the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, the hotel reflects a sense of British heritage and timeless style. 

The hotel features 440 elegant guestrooms including 50 suites, along with 11 versatile meeting and event spaces hosting a wide range of corporate events and social occasions. Dining experiences include seasonal British dishes and Afternoon Tea at The Montagu Kitchen and cocktails at the stylish Churchill Bar & Terrace. 

Colleagues work in a vibrant hospitality environment welcoming both international business travellers and leisure guests to one of London’s most sought after neighbourhoods. 

Duties and responsibilities related to the Pastry Chef de Partie position:

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. 

About you

• 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 

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 

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1250 hotels in over 76 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Next Steps: Apply today for this 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.