About Great Scotland Yard Hotel

Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, is a luxury hotel steeped in history, located just moments from Covent Garden and around the corner from Trafalgar Square in the heart of Westminster.

The hotel features 152 guestrooms and suites and blends historic character with contemporary design. Dining and bar experiences include Ekstedt at The Yard, a Scandinavian inspired restaurant celebrating open fire cooking, creative cocktails at the 40 Elephants Bar, an extensive whisky selection at Sibin, and Afternoon Tea in The Parlour.

Colleagues work in an intimate and characterful environment delivering thoughtful and memorable service to guests exploring the culture, history and landmarks of central London.

Duties and responsibilities related to the Chef de Partie (Staff Restaurant) role

1.     Be fully familiar with all food items offered in the staff canteen, including daily menus, rotating specials, and dietary‑specific options. 

2.     Stay informed about seasonal products and cost‑effective ingredients commonly used in large‑volume staff catering. 

3.     Work closely with other departments (e.g., HR, F&B, Purchasing) to maximise colleague satisfaction and ensure smooth meal service operations. 

4.     Follow standardised recipes and portion controls to maintain consistency, manage food cost within budget, and minimise wastage. 

5.     Ensure all food items are prepared, presented, and served attractively, with attention to freshness, temperature control, and canteen service standards. 

6.     Maintain strict hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices, ensuring that all equipment, utensils, and food storage areas are handled and maintained correctly in line with HACCP or hotel requirements.

About You

You are a confident and organised culinary professional with strong practical skills and experience working in fast‑paced kitchen environments, ideally within high‑volume, staff‑focused or canteen-style operations. You take pride in preparing fresh, well‑balanced dishes and can adapt menus to meet a wide range of dietary and cultural needs. Consistency is important to you, and you are comfortable following standardised recipes, managing portion control, and supporting cost‑effective kitchen practices.

You naturally uphold excellent hygiene and food safety standards, working cleanly, efficiently, and with a high level of care. You communicate clearly, collaborate well with colleagues across departments, and remain calm and reliable even when the kitchen is busy.

Most importantly, you bring a genuine passion for hospitality and a belief that great food contributes to colleague wellbeing. You embody a positive, proactive attitude and enjoy being part of a team that cares for people so they can be their best.

Benefits of the Chef de Partie (Staff Restaurant) role include 

·         Working Hours: mainly Tuesday to Saturday 8:00-16:30

·         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 in our colleague restaurant

·         Uniform provided and laundered complimentary

·         Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme 

·         50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels 

·         Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities 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 Hotels!