Banqueting Sous Chef in London
Park Hyatt London River Thames is looking for an Banqueting Sous Chef in London
Job description
Sous Chef Salary: £46,350 + Service Charge
The Opportunity
Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Banqueting Sous Chef to join our Park Hyatt London River Thames team. As Banqueting Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in the kitchen, acting as the second-in-command and ensuring the seamless execution of all banquet and event-related culinary operations.
Kitchen Leadership: Supervise and coordinate the banqueting kitchen team, ensuring smooth operations across all event functions and maintaining a high-performing team culture.
Menu Execution & Quality Control: Ensure all banquet dishes are prepared to the highest standards, maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and timing across a variety of event formats—from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences.
Inventory & Cost Management: Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and help manage food costs and waste reduction specific to banqueting operations.
Training & Development: Mentor junior chefs and apprentices, fostering skill development, morale, and a culture of continuous improvement within the banqueting team.
Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce hygiene standards, food safety protocols, and kitchen cleanliness in line with HACCP and local regulations.
Problem Solving & Decision-Making: Step in during service disruptions, resolve conflicts, and make quick decisions under pressure to ensure flawless event execution.
Collaboration with Head Chef: Assist in menu planning, bespoke event offerings, and operational strategy, contributing to the overall success of the hotel’s banqueting and events business.
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 is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of 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 not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London
- Type of Contract
- Part-time jobs
- Published at
- 12-10-2025
- Profession type
- Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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