The Opportunity
Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars team. In this role, you will support the wider culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences across our diverse outlets. You’ll be instrumental in maintaining Hyatt’s reputation as a leading hospitality company, while developing your skills and growing within a dynamic kitchen environment.
As a Commis Chef, you will play a foundational role in food preparation and service, working under the guidance of senior chefs to ensure consistency, quality, and creativity in every dish. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a career in culinary arts within a luxury hotel setting.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation: Assist in preparing ingredients and executing dishes to the highest standards across multiple outlets.
Mise en Place: Ensure your station is well-stocked, organised, and ready for service, contributing to smooth kitchen operations.
Learning Development: Actively engage in training, absorbing new techniques, and seeking feedback to improve your culinary skills.
Compliance Hygiene: Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards in line with HACCP and company policies.
Team Support: Work collaboratively with chefs and kitchen porters, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen culture.
Equipment Care: Keep tools and workstations clean and well-maintained, supporting overall kitchen efficiency.
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.
We’re proud to offer exceptional benefits which include:
12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
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
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 passionate about food, eager to learn, and excited to grow within a supportive and high-performing team.
Experience Required
Basic experience in a professional kitchen or culinary training
Understanding of food preparation techniques and kitchen hygiene standards
Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently under pressure
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Experience Preferred
Previous experience in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant
Exposure to London-based hospitality operations and UK food safety standards
Level 1 or 2 Food Safety certification
About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars
Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is located directly outside Blackfriars station, a few minutes away from Bank and is a short stroll from St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tate Modern and South Bank. The Grade II-listed five-star hotel is steeped in regal history, residing on the former grounds of King Henry VIII's Bridewell Palace. The hotel offers 205 stylish guest rooms and suites, 4 meeting spaces, 2 restaurants, and 1 signature bar.
Next Steps: Apply today for this Commis Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt
The Opportunity
Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars team. In this role, you will support the wider culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences across our diverse outlets. You’ll be instrumental in maintaining Hyatt’s reputation as a leading hospitality company, while developing your skills and growing within a dynamic kitchen environment.
As a Commis Chef, you will play a foundational role in food preparation and service, working under the guidance of senior chefs to ensure consistency, quality, and creativity in every dish. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a career in culinary arts within a luxury hotel setting.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation: Assist in preparing ingredients and executing dishes to the highest standards across multiple outlets.
Mise en Place: Ensure your station is well-stocked, organised, and ready for service, contributing to smooth kitchen operations.
Learning Development: Actively engage in training, absorbing new techniques, and seeking feedback to improve your culinary skills.
Compliance Hygiene: Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards in line with HACCP and company policies.
Team Support: Work collaboratively with chefs and kitchen porters, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen culture.
Equipment Care: Keep tools and workstations clean and well-maintained, supporting overall kitchen efficiency.
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.
We’re proud to offer exceptional benefits which include:
12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
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
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 passionate about food, eager to learn, and excited to grow within a supportive and high-performing team.
Experience Required
Basic experience in a professional kitchen or culinary training
Understanding of food preparation techniques and kitchen hygiene standards
Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently under pressure
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Experience Preferred
Previous experience in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant
Exposure to London-based hospitality operations and UK food safety standards
Level 1 or 2 Food Safety certification
About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars
Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is located directly outside Blackfriars station, a few minutes away from Bank and is a short stroll from St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tate Modern and South Bank. The Grade II-listed five-star hotel is steeped in regal history, residing on the former grounds of King Henry VIII's Bridewell Palace. The hotel offers 205 stylish guest rooms and suites, 4 meeting spaces, 2 restaurants, and 1 signature bar.
Next Steps: Apply today for this Commis Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt