Pizza Chef
About this role
We are currently looking a Pizza Chef to join a passionate, supportive, and successful dining team at our Pizzeria, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.
About the Role
As a Pizza Chef, you’ll be preparing pizza from scratch by understanding the working methods, fermentation processes and cooking techniques. You’ll be responsible for the operation and organisation of the kitchen by setting daily production levels and guidelines and delegating to the team.
In this role, you’ll be managing the planning and forecasting of stock levels and orders, always ensuring compliance to all internal systems including SAP, and Workday. You’ll guarantee that Food Safety standards are adhered to by enforcing the high standard of hygiene and sanitation in all food-related outlets.
About You
You’ll have a strong track record of hospitality experience, preferably within a prestigious pizzeria or high-end Italian restaurant. Having a great knowledge and passion for food and drink is essential. You’ll be able to make different pizza doughs with different kinds of hydration and operate and bake pizza using traditional wood fired oven.
You’ll have great time-management skills and a strong customer focus when dealing with both internal and external parties. You’ll have exceptional interpersonal skills and a good attention to detail, which will be evident through paperwork completed, organisation of department and sufficient stock levels. Having good PC literacy is a must (Word, Excel and preferably SAP).
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 Pizza Chef, you’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including:
- Competitive salary up to £18ph (made up from generous base salary plus service charge)
- Sociable working hours
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off
- Up to 33% in-store discount
- Generous pension
- 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.
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Pizzeria Kitchen (Ivan Maione)Company at a glance
As many lives, generations, cultures and stories pass through our doors, our mission remains unchanged: to serve the needs and aspirations of our customers, to create new stories and bring moments of delight. Whomever they are and wherever they come from, our customers can always expect to be treated with grace, courtesy, and care. #TogetherHarrods
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.
Top Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Service Charge
- Sociable Working Hours
- 30 Days Annual Leave
- Birthday Off
- Up to 33% In-store Discount
- Generous Pension
- Learning And Development Opportunities
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