Christmas Temporary Chef de Rang

We are now seeking a team of hospitality specialists to bring our vision to life and be part of something spectacular. This role will be a fixed term contract from 26th October 2025 to 10th January 2026. Join us in creating memorable experiences that will set the standard for luxury dining worldwide.

About the Role

The Chef de Rang role plays an invaluable part in our restaurant family, setting the scene for exceptional guest experiences. In this role, you’ll support the management team in running the restaurant efficiently, maintaining high service standards, maximising sales, and exceeding customer expectations by delivering a world-class dining experience.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Preparing and serving high-quality beverages
• Assisting with light food preparation and oven use
• Supporting FOH service with a warm, professional approach
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation across all work areas
• Collaborating closely with both kitchen and service teams

About You  

You’ll be a trusted team player who has a strong knowledge and a passion for food and drink. With excellent time management and a strong customer focus, you’ll engage effectively with both internal teams and guests and will also be able to perform duties at the highest standards with minimum supervision. Your exceptional interpersonal skills and keen attention to detail will set you apart in delivering outstanding service. 

You will also have:

• Previous experience in a restaurant or similar hospitality setting
• Comprehensive knowledge of allergens 
• Comfortable using kitchen equipment such as ovens
• Positive, can-do attitude and team player mentality
• Flexible and able to multitask across different roles

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. 

More immediately, you’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary plus service charge. 
• Great learning and development opportunities. Across our 27 outlets, there is a vast pool of knowledge to gain experience and grow expertise. 
• Great career opportunities in multiple locations around the UK and going international. 
• This role offers the opportunity to build your expertise in numerous different industries and grow an exciting career within Harrods. 
• Access to a staff Canteen.
• Up to 33% in-store discount and access to our employee high-street discount portal

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