Senior Sous Chef

The partnership between Frantzén Group and Harrods is a monumental milestone in Harrods restaurant agenda. We are bringing the gastronomy of Studio Frantzén to the UK for the first time while unveiling a state-of-the-art flagship restaurant within our Knightsbridge store. We are now looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team to elevate the dining experience of our guests 

About the Role 

 
As a Senior Sous Chef, you'll be responsible for the day to day operations of your brigade to ensure the highest quality of product is being produced. By leading your team and assisting the Head Chef in all managerial duties, you’ll be responsible for setting daily production levels, and monitoring all goods received from internal and external vendors, ensuring that quality standards are met. You’ll manage the day-to-day administration of the kitchen ensuring compliance to internal systems. 

 
In this role, you’ll also be responsible for effective storage, ordering food stock and planning production levels to minimise wastage and ensure that stock checks are completed in a timely manner. By adhering to all Health & Safety regulations and procedures, you’ll set a high standard of food safety in the daily operations. 

About You 

 
You’ll have a strong track record of hospitality experience, preferably within a high volume Michelin or AA rosette restaurant, and a knowledge of Asian or Nordic cuisine would be also beneficial. You’ll need to be confident in leading your team to drive quality and ensure recipes are followed always. 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.  

 
Additionally, 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. By coaching, inspiring and motivating the team, you’ll be able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills. Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll build effective relationships with support functions including Food Safety, Distribution and HR. 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 Senior Sous Chef, you’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including: 

• Competitive annual salary package including service charge 
• Set contracted hours – paid additional working hours at an overtime rate of 1.5 p/h 
• Discounted staff canteen 
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off 
• Up to 33% Harrods discount across the store, including the restaurants
• Generous pension  
• Great learning and development opportunities 

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. 

 
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