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Demi Chef de Partie - Flexi Hours

Hyatt
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Location London, Greater London, EC1A, United Kingdom

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About Hyatt

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

Job description from Hyatt

This job is with Hyatt, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Demi Chef de

Partie

- Flexi Hours Schedule : Available working hours will vary each week and can range anywhere from 0 to 40 hours. The Opportunity Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Demi Chef de Partie to join our Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader culinary team, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organisation with colleagues, customers, and guests. As a Demi Chef de Partie, you will play a vital role in supporting the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef in delivering consistently high-quality culinary experiences across all outlets. You will be expected to demonstrate creativity, precision, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of your work. Preparation: Execute all aspects of Mise en Place (MEP), ensuring readiness and consistency for service across multiple outlets.

Food Quality & Presentation: Assist in the preparation and presentation of dishes to the highest standards, maintaining consistency in taste, texture, and visual appeal.

Hygiene & Safety Compliance: Uphold rigorous hygiene and food safety standards in accordance with HACCP and company policies.

Workstation & Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all kitchen areas, tools, and machinery are clean, organised, and well-maintained to support efficient operations.

Policy Implementation: Support the implementation of food policies, including allergen management and dietary requirements, ensuring compliance and guest safety.

Inventory & Ordering: Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering, and ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients to minimise waste and maintain freshness.

Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the kitchen team, contributing to a positive and productive environment.

Learning & Development: Engage in continuous professional development, attending training sessions and seeking opportunities to expand your culinary skills and knowledge.

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: Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!

Free meals on duty

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

Business attire laundered complimentary

Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

Who You Are As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You are a skilled and motivated team player, passionate about delivering high-quality dishes and eager to develop your craft within a fast-paced, supportive kitchen environment. Experience

Required

: Proven experience in hotel culinary operations, with the ability to manage and support a section of the kitchen effectively.

Possess solid knowledge of food preparation techniques and trends, and a strong commitment to maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with chefs, kitchen porters, and front-of-house staff

Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak service hours

Experience Preferred: Previous experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel environment 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.

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. Next steps:

Apply today for this

Demi 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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