Head Chef

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our Gordon Ramsay Burger restaurant. You will be joining a passionate, and supportive Dining Hall team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.

About the Role

The Head Chef within our Gordon Ramsay Burger restaurant will be responsible for overseeing that area of the business and guiding the team in a manner that will ensure that a professional and correct operation is carried out at all times. You’ll be responsible for the operation and organisation of the kitchen by setting daily production levels and guidelines, and delegating to the brigade.
As the Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for managing the planning and forecasting of stock levels and orders, always ensuring compliance to all internal systems including SAP and Workday. You’ll be reviewing staff deployment regularly with the Sous Chef to ensure that the department in resourced effectively. In this role, you’ll also 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 proven track record of hospitality experience at a senior level, ideally within a high volume, high end restaurant environment. Time spent working within a meat or grill focussed kitchen would also be highly advantageous. 
Having a great knowledge and passion for food and drink is essential. You’ll have great time-management skills and a strong customer focus when dealing with both internal and external parties, which includes maintaining and building on our partnership with the Michelin brand involved with this concept. 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 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

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. 

While 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 do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply. 

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.