Sous Chef

Here at Harrods, we currently house more celebrity chefs, and exclusive dining brands than any other location in the UK. You will be joining a passionate, supportive, and successful dining team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store. We're looking for a Sous Chef who loves being at the heart of the action to join one of our exciting and exclusive new restaurant openings. 

About the Role

As a Sous Chef for our high profile new opening, you'll be responsible for supporting in the training of our new brigade, as well as managing the day to day operations of the kitchen which will include effective storage and ordering of food stock while planning production levels to minimise wastage and ensure stock checks are completed in a timely manner. By leading your team from the front and assisting the Head Chef in all managerial duties, you’ll be responsible for running the pass and jumping in on any of the sections where needed. 

Additionally, you’ll monitor all goods received from internal and external vendors and production to ensure that quality standards are met. You’ll also manage the day-to-day administration ensuring compliance to internal systems including SAP. 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 and/or branded restaurant environment as a Sous Chef or above. As this position will be based within a highly anticipated, exclusive new restaurant concept, you’ll need to be able to keep a cool head under pressure, 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 a great attention to detail, which will be evident through paperwork completed, organisation of department and sufficient stock levels. You’ll be able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills by coaching, inspiring and motivating the team. By reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll build effective relationships with support functions including Food Halls, Restaurants, Food Safety, Distribution, and HR. Having good PC literacy is a must (Word, Excel and preferably SAP).

About Us

Our 175th anniversary will see the Knightsbridge store become a stage for our legacy of firsts, our house of world-leading brands and our reputation for exceptional. We want you to come and be a part of all this - and help us deliver exceptional service that represents our authority as a long-standing icon, industry-leader and innovator. Inspired by our past, celebrating our present and focusing on our future, you’ll be joining a team with the belief that anything is possible. What makes you different makes us exceptional.

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 Sous Chef you’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including:

• Competitive annual salary of up to £47,000 (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

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.