Head Chef
- Full Time
- Knightsbridge
- Back of House
- Permanent
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Here at Harrods, we currently house more celebrity chefs, and exclusive dining brands than any other location in the UK.
We are looking for a Head Chef to join our passionate, supportive, and dining team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.
About the Role
In this role you will be responsible for the operation and organisation of one of our most popular restaurant kitchens, by setting daily production levels and guidelines as well as delegating to your brigade. You will demonstrate effective management by flexing between coaching and directive leadership, also building effective relationships with support functions such as Food Halls, Restaurants, Food Safety, Distribution, Store Services and HR.
About You
You’ll have a strong track record of hospitality experience, with time spent working as a Head Chef within a high end dining environment, ideally within a fine-dining AA Rosette/Michelin standard restaurant or brasserie.
You’ll have great time-management skills, and a strong customer focus when dealing with both internal and external parties. You’ll have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills as you will be interacting with other business areas in your day to day.
You will also display great 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
As the world’s leading luxury retail emporium, we make the impossible possible, and our hospitality offer is evolving and expanding rapidly across our stores. We are a welcoming and close-knit family who are passionate about food and beverage and aim to craft dining experiences that are the highlight of our customers’ visits.
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 Head Chef, you’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including:
- Competitive annual salary (made up of a generous base salary plus service charge)*
- Set contracted hours (45 per week) – paid additional working hours at an overtime rate of x1.5 p/h
- Minimal late finishes by industry standard (latest finish by 10pm)
- Subsidised Staff Canteen
- 33 days’ annual leave + birthday off (including Bank holidays)
- Up to 33% Harrods discount
- Generous company pension scheme and much more
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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