Senior Pastry Chef de Partie

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in London is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef de Partie to oversee their pastry section. This role involves preparing exquisite desserts, managing inventory, and ensuring high standards of food safety. The ideal candidate has extensive pastry experience, especially in fine dining or luxury hotels, with a keen eye for detail. Join a collaborative team and benefit from various perks, including complimentary night stays and continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

12 complimentary nights at Hyatt Hotels

Free meals on duty

Complimentary uniform provided

Headspace membership

50% discount on food and beverages

Continuous learning and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a professional pastry kitchen, ideally within a luxury hotel or fine dining environment.
• Strong sense of aesthetics and refined palate.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and pride in delivering exceptional pastry creations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present pastry items to the highest standards.
• Innovate and contribute to seasonal menu development.
• Monitor quality across all stages of pastry production.
• Manage stock and ordering for pastry section.
• Uphold food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Pastry and baking techniques

Attention to detail

Creativity in pastry preparation

Ability to manage a pastry section independently

Job description

Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally.

About Great Scotland Yard Hotel - The Unbound Collection

GreatScotland Yard Hotel is a one-of-a-kind luxury destination in the heart of Westminster, where historic grandeur meets contemporary sophistication. As part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, the hotel offers a uniquely curated experience, exceptional service, and discreet luxury for the most discerning guests.

Few addresses are richer in history and anecdote than our hotel; a few steps away from Covent Garden and around the corner from Trafalgar Square our guests enjoy a wide variety of food and beverage offerings including quirky cocktails and local craft beers in the 40 Elephants Bar, evening drinks at our Whisky Bar, Sibin, and can indulge in an Afternoon Tea with a twist in The Parlour.

Duties and Responsibilities of the role

As Senior Pastry Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your pastry section, ensuring the delivery of high-quality desserts, baked goods, and sweet creations that delight our guests.

• Prepare and present pastry items to the highest standards, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Innovate and contribute to seasonal menu development with creative pastry ideas.
• Monitor quality across all stages of pastry production, from mise en place to final plating.
• Manage stock and ordering for your section, maintaining optimal inventory levels and minimising waste.
• Ensure all pastry equipment and tools are clean, well-maintained, and safely stored.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards in the pastry kitchen.
• Mastery of pastry and baking techniques with demonstrated experience in fine dining or luxury hotel operations.
• Strong sense of aesthetics and refined palate, with an ability to balance flavor, texture, and presentation.

About You

You have proven experience in a professional pastry kitchen, ideally within a luxury hotel or fine dining environment. You’re confident managing a pastry section independently, with a strong eye for detail and a passion for patisserie. A collaborative team player, you thrive under pressure and take pride in delivering exceptional pastry creations.

Benefits of the Pastry Chef de Partie Role Include

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Free meals on duty in our colleague restaurant
• Complimentary uniform provided and laundered
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount on food and beverages when dining as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Continuous learning and development opportunities with clear career progression across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

Why Join Us

At Hyatt, “We care for people so they can be their best.” Our values—Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, and Wellbeing—guide everything we do. With over 1,150 hotels in more than 70 countries, Hyatt is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work.

We celebrate individuality and diversity. Our teams are a vibrant mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, and talents. Here, your role matters. Your creativity is valued. Your career is yours to shape.

Next Steps:

Apply today for the Senior Pastry Chef de Partie role and begin your journey with Hyatt Hotels!