Head Chef

Job description

Head Chef

The stylish Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford are set in the heart of Westfield Stratford’s urban shopping and entertainment complex. Featuring 352 sophisticated rooms, the hotel is within walking distance of the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the London Stadium, home of West Ham Football club.

The hotel offers exceptional dining experiences in the heart of East London. Our all-day dining restaurant, Elondi, showcases modern British cuisine with a creative twist, delivering unforgettable flavours. With 11 versatile meeting and event spaces, the hotel is perfectly equipped to host a variety of functions, from corporate meetings to social celebrations.

Duties and responsibilities of the Head Chef role include

· Lead the Culinary Experience: Reporting directly to the Hotel General Manager, you will oversee all culinary operations, including All-Day Dining, Bar, Events, In-Room Dining, and Colleague Dining, ensuring seamless and memorable experiences for our guests in collaboration with departmental leaders.

· Drive Excellence: Uphold and implement brand standards, inspiring your team to consistently deliver exceptional service that exceeds guest expectations.

· Cultivate Culinary Talent: Lead the recruitment, selection, and development of culinary professionals, fostering a culture of growth through training, coaching, and mentoring.

· Maximise Revenue and Manage Costs: Collaborate with department heads to optimise revenue and manage costs effectively, driving profitability across all culinary outlets.

· Strategic Planning: Coordinate and prepare the Annual Business Plan for the culinary division, ensuring alignment with the hotel's overarching goals.

· Stay Ahead of Trends: Analyse market trends, evaluate competitors, and engage with vendors to ensure the hotel's offerings remain innovative and competitive.

· Enhance Guest Satisfaction: Work closely with leadership and management teams to ensure the overall success of the hotel and the satisfaction of every guest.

About you

Ideally, you will bring hotel and M&E experience, a proven track record of creativity and delivering exceptional guest experiences, the ability to thrive in a busy operational environment, and a hands-on approach to leadership.

Benefits of the Head Chef role 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!

· Business attire and Culinary Uniforms laundered complimentary

· Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme

· 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels

· 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 ‘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 1150 hotels in over 70 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 Head Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!