Head Chef

Job description

Head Chef

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.

Just some of the benefits you will enjoy as Head Chef

· 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
· Business attire 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

What you will do as a Head Chef

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Responsible for managing food costs in accordance with budget & the hotel business plan.

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To supervise colleagues within the department, making sure that the correct standards and methods of service are maintained as stated in the Departmental Operations Manual.

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To train, coach & mentor culinary colleagues to make sure that they have the skills necessary to perform their duties in the most productive way, ensuring maximum colleague engagement.

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To be knowledgeable of seasonal and new products on the market.

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To maximize colleague productivity through the use of multi-skilling, multi-tasking and flexible scheduling in order to meet the financial goals of the Department as well as the expectations of all people we serve.

About you

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

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 Head Chef position and start your journey with Great Scotland Yard Hotel!