Head Pastry Chef

Here at Harrods, we currently house more celebrity chefs, exclusive dining brands and unique food hall experiences than any other location in the UK.
As a Head Chef within our Pastry Kitchen,  you will be joining a passionate, supportive, and award-winning team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.
 
About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for the operation and organisation of our busy Pastry Production Kitchen, 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.
Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to use your passion and knowledge of fine patisserie to create and develop new iconic menu items for both our restaurants and our food halls.

About You

You’ll have a strong track record working in fine patisserie within a senior position, ideally with time spent in a 5* luxury hotel, high end patisserie or similar environment, and be experienced in managing large brigades. 
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 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
• Sociable working hours (mostly days)
• 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.