Senior Head Chef
- Full Time
- Knightsbridge
- Back of House
- Permanent
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Here at Harrods, we currently house more celebrity chefs, exclusive dining brands and unique food halls than any other location in the UK. As a Senior Head Chef for our Dining Hall, you will be joining a passionate, supportive, and award-winning dining team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.
About the Role
The Senior Head Chef is responsible for leading their cluster of restaurants and teams in the business in a manner that will ensure that a professional and correct operation is always carried out. You’ll be responsible for the operation and organisation of the Kitchen by setting daily production levels and guidelines and delegating to the team. You’ll 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
In addition to your stellar track record in the hospitality sector, we're seeking a candidate with a keen eye for business strategy. Your experience at senior levels within top-tier establishments, whether it be a renowned 5-star hotel or an esteemed AA Rosette/Michelin standard kitchen, demonstrates your ability to navigate the complexities of the industry with finesse. Ideally, you'll also have a proficiency in overseeing high-volume kitchen operations across multiple outlets While a deep knowledge and passion for food and drink are undoubtedly crucial, it's your business acumen that will set you apart, driving profitability and shaping our path towards continued success.
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. 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 a Senior Head Chef, you’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including:
- Competitive annual salary plus annual bonus
- Sociable working hours
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off
- Up to 33% in-store discount, plus savings across several high street brands
- Generous pension
- 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.
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
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