**Description:** **Chef de Partie - Ekstedt at The Yard** **Salary: £30,663 Service Charge (up to £600 per month)** **The Opportunity** Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Chef dePartieto join our Great Scotland Yard team. In this role, you will take ownership of a designated section of the kitchen, working closely with the Sous Chef and wider culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences across our flagship restaurant. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining Hyatt’s reputation as a leading hospitality company, while advancing your own career and inspiring those around you. Great Scotland Yard Hotel’s flagship restaurant brings Michelin starred chef Niklas Ekstedt's signature style of wood fired ‘old Nordic’ cooking to the UK for the very first time. Ekstedt at The Yard focuses on Scandinavian cooking techniques using the very best seasonal local ingredients; featuring a menu of signature dishes, alongside an inventive cocktail menu and extensive wine list. The open kitchen, which feels like an extension of the restaurant floor, allows diners to sit at the heart of the action. As a Chef dePartie, you will lead your section with precision, creativity, and consistency. You’ll be expected to uphold the highest culinary standards, mentor junior chefs, and contribute to the seamless execution of our diverse menus. + Section Leadership: Manage and oversee a specific kitchen section, ensuring it is well-prepared,organised, and operating at the highest standard. + Menu Execution: Prepare and present dishes with consistency inflavour, texture, and presentation, contributing to an exceptional guest dining experience. + Team Development: Support and guide Demi Chefs andCommisChefs, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented kitchen environment. + Inventory & Ordering: Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering, and ensure proper storage and rotation to maintain freshness and reduce waste. + Compliance & Hygiene: Uphold rigorous food safety and hygiene standards in line with HACCP and company policies. + Operational Efficiency: Maintain cleanliness and functionality of kitchen equipment and workstations, ensuring smooth service across all meal periods. + Innovation & Creativity: Contribute ideas to menu development, seasonal specials, and unique culinary experiences that reflect our brand’s identity. **Who We Are** At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where ourcolleaguesbecome 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 itinformshow 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 AssistanceProgramme + 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 confident in leading a section, passionate about culinary excellence, and eager to grow within a dynamic team. **Experience Required** + 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 efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment **Experience Preferred** + Previous experience in a Chef dePartierole 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 food safety certification is preferred, with strict adherence to health and safety regulations **About Great Scotland Yard Hotel – The Unbound Collection** Great Scotland 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 TheParlour. **Next Steps:** Apply today for this **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.** **Primary Location:** GB-ENG-London **Organization:** Unbound Great Scotland Yard London **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Culinary **Req ID:** LON007124 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.