Sous Chef - Ekstedt at the Yard

Hyatt Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in London seeks an experienced Sous Chef for Ekstedt at The Yard. Responsibilities include supporting kitchen operations, managing the kitchen team, and contributing to menu planning. Ideal candidates should have proven experience as a Sous Chef and strong culinary skills. The role offers various benefits including complimentary hotel nights and discounts, as well as opportunities for career development.

Benefits

12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

Discounted hotel stays for family and friends

Free meals on duty

50% discount on food and beverages

Uniform provided and laundered

Headspace membership

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Commitment to upholding high standards of quality.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support senior chefs in kitchen operations.
• Manage and motivate the kitchen team.
• Contribute to menu planning and recipe development.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Culinary skills

Job description

We care for people so they can be their best!

Job Description - Sous Chef - Ekstedt at the Yard (LON007267)

Sous Chef - Ekstedt at the Yard

Sous Chef - Ekstedt at the Yard

Duties and responsibilities related to the Sous Chefrole

• Support senior chefs in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Lead by example, managing and motivating the team to maintain smooth and organised operations.
• Contribute to menu planning, recipe development, and the implementation of culinary standards.
• Oversee food preparation and plating to ensure consistency, portion control, and adherence to recipes.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment in compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet service requirements and enhance guest satisfaction.

About You

You will have proven experience as a Sous Chef in a hotel or high-volume kitchen. A skilled culinary professional, you bring strong leadership and organisational abilities, along with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.

Ekstedt at The Yard is part of Great Scotland Yard Hotel – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. As a Sous Chef at Ekstedt you will enjoy all benefit Hyatt has to offer:

Benefits

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• 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
• Uniform provided and 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

About Ekstedt at The Yard

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.

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. Being part of Great Scotland Yard Hotel also means joining the Hyatt family which has over 1150 hotels in over 70 different countries, also recognised as aGreat 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 Sous Chef role and start your journey with Ekstedt at The Yard and Great Scotland Yard Hotel!

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.