Maria - Meat Counter

"

When I visited Harrods for the first time I said that one day I'll wear this hat....and now it's happened. I'm very proud!

"

Questions we asked Maria:

What did you do before joining Harrods?

"I worked in Spain at a butcher, but when I came here 4 years ago I didn't speak English at the time, but when I visited Harrods for the first time I said to my friend that one day I'd have this hat on my head and now it's done. I'm very proud of it."

How did you achieve your dreams?

"I started firstly as a cleaner in Osterly where Harrods have their warehouse, after that, the last 8 months I have worked in the meat department as a professional butcher."

What makes you proud to be here?

"When I go back home to visit my family I am very proud when I say I'm working in Harrods, because in Spain everybody knows Harrods, what kind of company it is - it's a very big company because it's unique and there's only one Harrods all around the world. I'm very proud to be working here."

Is Harrods the place for me?

"To be honest I think that Harrods is looking for nice people; friendly, intelligent, good manners... and to develop a skill because they have many ways, many doors open, where you can improve your career."

Your hopes for the future?

"I'll stay here I think a long time because I love my job, one day I hope to become a manager in my department - it's my second dream."