Head of Restaurants

We are now looking for a Head of Restaurants to join our Food & Hospitality leadership team.

About the Role

Reporting to Ashley Saxton, Director of Restaurants and Kitchens, the Head of Restaurants is a strategic, commercial and leadership role which will play a key role setting and implementing a vision for the future of Harrods’ exciting hospitality offering in both own bought and concession models to ensure that Harrods remains as a destination of choice for food.

A key part of this role will be shaping the future of the restaurant strategy to drive robust commercial deals and opportunities for new brands and concepts into our spaces.

Working in a face paced environment with multiple openings and developments to lead, the position will run an operation of 26 restaurants and bars where there are more Michelin and celebrity chefs than anywhere else in the UK. The role will lead a multi-functional team of over 850 employees, and we are looking for a candidate who can combine strong leadership with tight day to day operational management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on a new, elevated food offering which is already at considerable scale and profitability.

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

About You

You will have the self-confidence to lead the daily operation of all our restaurants, and the character to act as custodian of service excellence for our customers. You will bring a blend of creative ability, commercial and operational leadership learned in a business of similar scale and complexity. You will be a team player, working with a variety of stakeholders across the wider commercial organization.

In addition to this, you will be a strong operational leader, possessing a deep understanding and appreciation of the commercial principles at the heart of a restaurant business, and a track record of successfully managing efficient and cost effective operations of scale and quality.

You will lead and develop a strong multi-disciplinary team, able to operate at the highest level of quality and service. You will flourish in a demanding, fast-moving environment where attention to detail is paramount and therefore must demonstrate personal credibility and inspire confidence.

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. 

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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