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Breakfast Chef de Partie - Flexi Hours

Hyatt
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Location London, Greater London, EC1A, United Kingdom

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5.8

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About Hyatt

Hyatt is a hospitality company that manages and franchises luxury and business hotels, resorts, and vacation properties.

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Job Description

Organization- Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill

Summary

Breakfast Chef de Partie - Flexi Hours

Schedule: Available working hours will vary each week and can range anywhere from 0 to 40 hours.

About 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. The Churchill Bar & Terrace embodies this ethos, combining tradition with modern style in one of the city’s most acclaimed settings.

Duties and responsibilities related to the Breakfast Chef de Partie role

As a Breakfast Chef de Partie, you will play a key role in leading your section with precision, creativity, and consistency during early morning shifts. You’ll be expected to uphold the highest culinary standards, mentor junior chefs, and contribute to the smooth execution of our breakfast menus.

  • Section Leadership: Manage and oversee a specific kitchen section during breakfast service, ensuring readiness, organisation, and excellence.
  • Menu Execution: Prepare and present breakfast dishes to the highest standards, maintaining consistency in flavour, texture, and visual appeal across all morning offerings.
  • Team Development: Support and guide Breakfast Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
  • Inventory & Ordering: Monitor stock levels, place orders, and ensure proper storage and rotation to minimise waste and maintain freshness.
  • Compliance & Hygiene: Uphold rigorous food safety and hygiene standards in line with HACCP and company policies.
  • Operational Efficiency: Maintain equipment and workstations, ensuring smooth breakfast service and adherence to kitchen protocols.
  • Innovation & Creativity: Contribute ideas to breakfast menu development, morning specials, and guest experiences tailored to early risers.

About You

  • Proven experience in hotel culinary operations, with the ability to manage and lead a section independently
  • Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and HACCP compliance
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills to support and inspire junior team members
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently during early morning shifts in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment

Experience Preferred

  • Previous experience in a 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, local compliance (e.g., Food Hygiene Rating Scheme), and service expectations for international guests
  • Level 2 or higher certification is preferred, with strict adherence to health and safety regulations.

We’re proud to offer exceptional benefits which include:

  • Discounted hotel stays for you, your family, and friends from day one
  • Free meals on duty
  • 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 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 Breakfast 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.

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What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Hyatt pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    69% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Hyatt pay market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    88% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Hyatt get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Hyatt pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    73% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Hyatt do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    48% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Hyatt?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 64% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 12% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 12% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 12% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Hyatt worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and November 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Good
  • Most people get a choice of shifts

    Do Hyatt workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    76% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Hyatt workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Hyatt?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    70% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Hyatt managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    74% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Hyatt?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    41% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Hyatt feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Hyatt get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    40% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Hyatt?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at Hyatt enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    45% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Hyatt recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Hyatt?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    52% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Hyatt?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 52% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Hyatt head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    92% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Hyatt is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

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What Hyatt employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    My colleagues

    Worst thing

    Management never listen to us if we want some small things to be fixed and better food I don't think that's to much to ask

    4.1

    Bartender at Hyatt, November 2023

  • Best thing

    My career is the best thing I’m a chef I enjoy cook for other people

    Worst thing

    I would like to pass this question

    4.7

    Demi chef de partie at Hyatt, October 2023

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  • Best thing

    pay.

    Worst thing

    the people can be very annoying and the supervisor on shift doesn’t even stick a finger up himself to help with tasks. He walks around like he owns the place but gets scared when the GM comes round. you may get asked to stay longer shifts and are guilt tripped into staying because ‘get some f’ing money man and because you may have little shifts that week.

    4.6

    Waitress at Hyatt, September 2023

  • Best thing

    The concept of the bar, the team work

    Worst thing

    The management, the bar station/shelves lack of

    6.6

    Assistant bar manager at Hyatt, August 2023

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