Assistant Kitchen Manager

We’re currently looking for an Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our welcoming and close-knit H beauty family at The Champagne Bar in Bristol.

Harrods is bringing more magic, innovation, and theatre not only to the beauty market but also to the dining industry through our H beauty standalone stores across the UK. As this no normal beauty hall, we are bringing on board some of the highest profile partners in the business and aspire to provide a world class dining experience all within our unique H beauty stores.

About the Role

As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, your role is to act as a vital part of the team by ensuring the smooth running of a section and providing support to the Kitchen Manager and other team members. You’ll actively provide direction and guidance to the team to deliver the operational requirements of the day as needed.

In this role, you’ll assist in the management and supervision of kitchen staff when necessary, creating staff rotas and schedules, completing paperwork and training new staff members. You’ll collaborate with the management in planning and forecasting of stock and orders, also supporting with the organisation, stock rotation and labelling of food stored. 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 previous experience within a professional kitchen, with a strong track record of time spent within a high-end restaurant or catering environment. You'll also be confident working on all sections of the main kitchen, and be able to supervise the junior cooks in your area.

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 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.

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.

More immediately, you’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary up to £14ph (this is made up of a generous base salary and service charge*)
• Excellent benefits package
• Company pension
• Flexible working
• 30 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) and your birthday off,
• Up to 33% in-store discount and access to our employee high-street discount portal

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.