Head Chef

Widely regarded as one of London’s finest tea-room experiences, where sophistication and glamour collide, The Harrods Tea Rooms is now looking for a passionate Head Chef to join a supportive and award winning team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for the operation and organisation of the kitchen by setting daily production levels and guidelines as well as delegating to the team. You will demonstrate effective management by flexing between coaching and directive leadership, also building effective relationships with support functions such as Food Halls, Restaurants, Food Safety, Distribution, Store Services and HR.

About You

You’ll have a strong track record of hospitality experience, with time spent working at a senior level within a high volume environment at a prestigious 5* hotel or fine-dining AA Rosette/Michelin standard restaurant. Having experience with afternoon tea or high tea service is essential.  You’ll be passionate about traditional British cuisine, being able to blend timeless flavours and modern techniques to create a unique and memorable experience. 

You’ll have great time-management skills, experience working with large kitchen teams and a strong customer focus when dealing with both internal and external parties. You’ll have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills as you will be interacting with other business areas in your day to day. You will also display great attention to detail, which will be evident through paperwork completed, organisation of department and sufficient stock levels. Having good PC literacy is a must (Word, Excel and preferably SAP).

About Us

As the world’s leading luxury retail emporium, we make the impossible possible, and our hospitality offer is evolving and expanding rapidly across our stores. We are a welcoming and close-knit family who are passionate about food and beverage and aim to craft dining experiences that are the highlight of our customers’ visits.

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 Head Chef, you’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including: competitive salary, sociable working hours, 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off free, up to 33% in-store discount, generous pension and great learning and development opportunities to help further your career.

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.

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