Sushi Chef de Partie

Here at Harrods, we currently house more celebrity chefs, and exclusive dining brands than any other location in the UK. And we are proud to announce this wonderful opportunity to join our new Sushi restaurant, in partnership with 3 Michelin starred chef, Masayoshi Takayama of Masa, NYC. You will be joining a passionate, supportive, and award-winning Michelin standard dining team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store

About the Role

You’ll work as part of the Masa restaurant Team, right in the centre of our iconic Dining Hall. You'll work within a guest-facing kitchen to create mesmerising sushi and Japanese dishes to wow and delight the diners. As a Chef De Partie, your role is to act as a vital part of the team by ensuring the smooth running of a section and providing support to the Sous Chef and other team members.

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

About You

You’ll have a strong track record of hospitality experience at Chef de Partie level or above, with extensive experience or education in Japanese culinary skills and practices, ideally with a focus on sushi skills. You'll also have time spent within a high end restaurant or luxury hotel environment, and be confident working in a customer facing kitchen. 

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. Having good PC literacy is a must (Word, Excel and preferably SAP).

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 Chef de Partie, we will offer you: 

• Competitive salary package of up to £16 p/h (this is made up of a generous base salary plus service charge)* 
•  Set contracted hours (45 per week) – paid additional working hours at an overtime rate of 1.5 p/h 
•  Access to our subsidised staff canteen 
•  Supportive HR and Training Opportunities 
• 30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off 
• Up to 33% Harrods discount
   

Please note that this position is to start at the beginning of September. 

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. e 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.