Sous Chef - Ekstedt at the Yard

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

Job summary

A global hospitality company in London is seeking a Sous Chef to support kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a high-volume kitchen and strong leadership skills. Key responsibilities include managing the team, menu development, and ensuring food safety standards. Benefits include discounted stays across Hyatt Hotels and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

12 complimentary nights a year at Hyatt Hotels

Discounted hotel stays for family and friends

Free meals on duty

50% discount on food and beverages

Complimentary 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.
• Strong leadership and organisational abilities.
• Commitment to quality, consistency, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support senior chefs in overseeing kitchen operations.
• Manage and motivate the kitchen team.
• Contribute to menu planning and culinary standards.
• Ensure food quality and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Culinary skills

Food safety compliance

Job description

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"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."

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:

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, at Great Scotland Yard Hotel –The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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 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 Sous Chef role and start your journey with Ekstedt at The Yard and Great Scotland Yard Hotel!

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