Commis Chef
- Full Time
- Knightsbridge
- Back of House
- Permanent
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We are now seeking a team of hospitality specialists to bring our vision to life. This is your chance to be part of something truly spectacular. Join us in creating memorable experiences that will set the standard for luxury dining worldwide.
We are looking for a Commis to join our passionate, supportive, and dining team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store, more specifically in our Private Shopping Penthouse suite.
About the Role
As the Commis Chef in our Penthouse, you’ll be at the heart of the action, preparing and organising ingredients, and keeping the kitchen clean. Reporting into the Chef de Partie, you’ll be a key member of the team, whose role is integral to the smooth operation and delivery of the Kitchen operations.
You’ll be responsible for the organisation, stock rotation and labelling of food stored ensuring that all administration for own section is completed and complies with the deadlines set. In this role, you’ll guarantee that Food Safety standards are adhered to by enforcing the high standard of hygiene and sanitation in all food-related outlets.
You'll need to be available to start on 6th Jan 2025.
About You
Having knowledge and passion for food and drink is essential, with some time spent within 5* hotel, private member club or high end restaurant environment. In return you'll be given all the training and support you'll need to develop your kitchen career at Harrods.
You will 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 good attention to detail, which will be evident through paperwork completed, organisation of department and sufficient stock levels.
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 Commis Chef, you’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including:
- Competitive salary package of £34k plus yearly bonus*
- Set contracted hours – paid additional working hours at an overtime rate of 1.5 p/h
- Staff Canteen
- 30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off
- Up to 33% Harrods discount and many other employee benefits
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 bonus you receive will vary and is not guaranteed by Harrods Ltd.
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Anything is Possible
At Harrods, our mission is to make Anything Possible. The spirit of Anything is Possible and the equity of the Harrods brand is not purely released through how we advertise and market to our customers.
Moreover, it is rooted in the lived experience of our customers delivered every day by our colleagues.
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