Senior Sous Chef

Job description

About Hyatt Regency London Olympia

Hyatt Regency London Olympia is part of the transformation of Olympia into London's newest destination for entertainment, hospitality and business, featuring exclusive new restaurants and bars, a brand new music venue and theatre to delight visitors from all over the world. Building on a rich heritage of events and culture, Olympia is becoming a vibrant neighbourhood of venues, eateries, public realm and experiences in London.

Within the Olympia destination, Hyatt Regency London Olympia will offer 204 bedrooms, a bar and restaurant, a welcoming lobby lounge and three meeting rooms, with direct connectivity to Pillar Hall and the International Convention Centre. As a new opening, the hotel presents an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and be part of the opening of a landmark new hotel.

Duties and responsibilities of the Senior Sous Chef role

As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role within the kitchen brigade, supporting the Executive Chef in driving culinary excellence, operational efficiency, and team development.

· Support the overall management of kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation at all times.
· Take ownership of day-to-day kitchen leadership, supervising Sous Chefs and junior team members to ensure smooth, organised, and efficient service.
· Lead by example, motivating and developing the team through hands-on leadership, coaching, and training.
· Contribute to menu planning, recipe development, costing, and the implementation of Hyatt culinary standards and brand concepts.
· Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating across all outlets to ensure consistency, portion control, and adherence to approved recipes and specifications.
· Assist with stock control, ordering, waste management, and cost control to meet financial targets and minimise food waste.
· Ensure the kitchen operates in full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations, maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment.
· Work closely with front-of-house and other hotel departments to deliver seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.
· Act as the Executive Chef's deputy when required, supporting rota planning, recruitment, performance management, and disciplinary processes as needed.

About You

You will have proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up, ideally within a hotel or high-volume kitchen environment. You are a confident and passionate culinary professional with excellent leadership and organisational skills. You take pride in delivering consistently high standards, developing your team, and contributing creatively to menus while maintaining strong operational control.

Benefits of the Senior Sous 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!
· Free Meals on duty in our colleague restaurant
· Uniform 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 Senior Sous Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!