Night Chef De Partie Baker

We are now looking for a Night Baker who loves being right at the heart of the action to join our wonderful Bakery team. Our Bakers ensure that our world-class food halls and restaurants are stocked with mesmerizing breads and viennoiserie, baked fresh on site every single day.  

About the Role 

As one of our Bakers, you’ll be at the heart of the action, preparing all kinds of patisserie, breads and baked goods, organising ingredients, and keeping the kitchen clean. Your role is to act as a vital part of the bakery team by ensuring the smooth running of a section and providing support to the senior chefs and other team members. 

In this role, you’ll actively provide direction and support to the team to deliver the day to day operational requirements. You’ll assist the management in the planning and forecasting of stock and orders, support with the organisation, stock rotation and labelling of food that is stored. You’ll guarantee that Food Safety standards are adhered to by enforcing a high standard of hygiene and sanitation in all-food related outlets. 

As this is a Night role, you must be able to work from 9pm until 7am.

About You  

You’ll be an exceptional baker with time spent at Chef de Partie level or above, and have extensive experience with artisanal baking techniques which includes working with sourdough and other laminated bakery products. Having a great knowledge and passion for food and drink is essential. You’ll 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. You’ll be able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills by coaching, inspiring and motivating the team. Having good PC literacy is a must.

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 anything 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 Baker, you’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including:  

• Competitive salary package of up to £18 p/h (this is made up of a generous base salary plus service charge)* , plus weekly Night Shift allowance
• Set contracted hours – paid additional working hours at an overtime rate of 1.5 p/h   
• Supportive HR and Training Opportunities  
• 30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off  
• Up to 33% Harrods discount , and much more

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 tronc you receive will vary and is not guaranteed by either Harrods Ltd or the Troncmaster. However, the Troncmaster will always distribute 100% funds available each period according to the Rules, a copy of which will be provided to all members