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Full-time
Competitive annual salary, Tronc, 33 days annual leave, Birthday off, Up to 33% in-store discount, Generous pension
Posted 6d ago
Apply by Aug 19
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
You will lead the kitchen brigade in crafting high-quality culinary experiences while managing daily operations and production levels. Additionally, you are responsible for maintaining strict food safety standards and optimizing resources through internal systems like SAP and Workday.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is a seasoned Head Chef with a proven track record in high-volume, high-end restaurant environments. You must possess strong leadership skills, PC literacy, and a meticulous attention to detail regarding hygiene and stock management.
Full job description
We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our passionate, supportive, and award-winning dining team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store. Here at Harrods, we currently house more celebrity chefs, and exclusive dining brands than any other location in the UK.
About the Role
Step into the spotlight as Head Chef at one of our most celebrated dining destinations. In this prestigious role, you'll lead the charge in crafting unforgettable culinary experiences, inspiring and energizing your brigade to deliver excellence with every plate.
You'll be the mastermind behind the kitchen’s daily operations, setting production levels, organizing workflows, and empowering your team to thrive under your leadership. Additionally, you'll ensure seamless organization by managing our internal systems like SAP and Workday, while closely collaborating with the Sous Chef to optimize staffing and resources.
At the heart of this role is your commitment to exceptional standards, both in the dishes you create and the meticulous attention to hygiene and food safety. You'll champion a culture of excellence, maintaining the highest levels of food safety and hygiene across the kitchen.
About You
You’re a seasoned Head Chef with a proven track record of success within high-volume, high-end restaurant environments. While working to dedicated recipe specifications will be at the core of your role, we’ll also look to you to channel your creativity and passion for food.
As a supportive and inspiring leader, you’ll motivate your brigade to consistently deliver quality while fostering a collaborative and professional kitchen culture. Your sharp time-management skills and customer-focused mindset will be key to maintaining and strengthening our partnership with this prestigious brand.
Attention to detail will come naturally to you, evident in your meticulous paperwork, well-organized department, and precise stock management. On top of that, your strong PC literacy (including Word, Excel, and ideally SAP) will ensure smooth operations behind the scenes.
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
In return for your hard work as a Head Chef, you’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including: competitive annual salary plus tronc, sociable working hours, 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off free, up to 33% in-store discount, generous pension and great learning and development opportunities to help further your career.
Uniquely You
Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods
The amount of tronc you receive will vary and is not guaranteed by either Harrods Ltd or the Troncmaster. However, the Troncmaster will always distribute 100% funds available each period according to the Rules, a copy of which will be provided to all members.
Additional Information:
Time Type:
Permanent
Department:
Restaurants (Faye Morris)
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Open since 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod and now owned by Qatar Holding Authority, we are truly unique - a house of maisons, a modern atelier, a workshop of wonders, a convener, patron and celebrator of the world’s finest. Known around the world as one of the great luxury emporiums, we offer a transformative experience to customers who know that true value of exceptional goods and services lies beyond price. We are committed to excellence and artistry, inspired to reinvent and surprise, ensuring our position as a leader in the category.
Our people are our strength - their unique personalities and their desire to exceed expectations are what enables us to make the impossible possible for our customers.
Our customers are at the heart of our success. They’re the reason we exist, and we never forget it. And we’re always looking for new exceptional people who want to connect to them, to delight them and to become part of our story.