**Description:** **Chef de Partie - Ekstedt at The Yard** **Salary** : £30,663 Service Charge (up to £600 per month) **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 The Parlour. 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. **Duties and responsibilities related to the role:** As a Chef de Partie, 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 in flavour, texture, and presentation, contributing to an exceptional guest dining experience. + Team Development: Support and guide Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs, 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. **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 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 food safety certification is preferred, with strict adherence to health and safety regulations **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 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 **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:** LON007239 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.