Visual Merchandiser- Food & Restaurants

We are seeking a Visual Merchandiser for our Food and Restaurant department at Harrods, responsible for creating engaging visual experiences that elevate the customer journey and seamlessly tie into our storewide creative narrative. You will design eye-catching food displays and restaurant settings that inspire and captivate and promoting our culinary offerings.

By staying ahead of trends you will ensure our food and dining areas consistently surprise and delight customers, reinforcing Harrods' reputation for luxury and exceptional dining experiences.

About the Role
As a Visual Merchandiser at Harrods within the food and restaurant sector, you will be responsible for creating compelling visual displays that showcase our premium food offerings and dining experiences. Your role will involve staying ahead of trends, optimising product placement for our Own Brand Range, and enhancing the overall ambiance of the food spaces to drive sales and customer engagement.

Other responsibilities include:

•    Collaborating with cross-functional teams to influence product selection and drive sales, as well as utilising your knowledge of ever-changing seasons and trends.
•    Ensuring visual displays remain pristine, clean, and engaging for customers.
•    Installing and setting up displays, using briefing guidelines while also having the flexibility to contribute ideas and set standards—there are no strict brand guidelines, so creativity is encouraged.
•    Adapting to different projects daily, working on a rota-based schedule, which includes occasional weekend shifts (every 8 weeks) and occasional overnight setups for larger projects.

Please note – these roles require flexibility to work across multi-site locations and adapt to processes across different environments, including occasional overnight and weekend work.

About You 
As a Visual Merchandiser at Harrods, you’ll have a passion for styling, food displays, and trend analysis, along with a keen eye for detail and a drive for creativity. You’ll be an excellent communicator, staying ahead of global trends and bringing fresh ideas to the team.

Whether you’re just starting out or have some experience in the field, we’re looking for someone who is eager to learn and grow.
You will also have:
•    A creative flair and a demonstrable interest in visual merchandising.
•    A proactive approach with impeccable attention to detail.
•    Strong interpersonal skills, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, brands, and suppliers on window projects and promotions.
•    Excellent organisational skills, balancing both practical and project management tasks.

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. 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan. 

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