Head Chef

New Yesterday

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join Harrods passionate and high-performing dining team within our iconic Knightsbridge store. This is an opportunity to lead at scale within a globally recognised luxury brand, delivering a dining concept where craftsmanship, consistency and innovation are evident in every detail. About the Role As Head Chef at one of Harrods renowned restaurants, youll lead in an environment where elevated informal dining meets precision, pace and uncompromising quality. Combining refined culinary skill with strong people leadership, youll play a key role in upholding and evolving Harrods luxury food reputation. Operating in a fast paced, high volume setting, youll guide the brigade through demanding service periods, delivering experiential dining at scale without compromising consistency or execution. With responsibility for significant cover numbers and revenue, strong organisation, planning and decision making will be essential. A champion of standards, youll drive excellence across food quality, HACCP, due diligence and compliance, while creating a motivated, high performing team culture where pride, professionalism and attention to detail are embedded at every level. About You You are a confident and accomplished kitchen leader with a passion for exceptional food and high performing teams. You bring refined culinary expertise, commercial awareness and operational discipline, remaining calm, organised and solutions focused in fast paced environments. You will also have: Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach and develop chefs at all levels Strong culinary skill set with broad knowledge of cuisine, production planning and kitchen operations Experience in managing KPIs and driving strong commercial performance Excellent organisational capability, with the confidence to assess challenges and act decisively Level 3 or 4 Food Safety certification, with strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, HACCP and due diligence standards About Us Harrods is one of the worlds leading luxury department stores and were 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 worlds most inspiring shopping experiences. Our Promise to You At Harrods, we strive to create an environment where you can deliver your best work and build an exceptional career. Youll gain deep exposure to the workings of a premier, fast paced kitchen environment and enjoy a wide range of opportunities for growth and development. In return for your dedication as Head Chef, youll receive: Competitive annual salary plus tronc* Sociable working hours 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off Up to 33% in store discount Generous pension Comprehensive learning and development support to help you progress your career 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.

TPBN1_UKCT
Apply
Location:
Gb
Job Type:
FullTime

We found some similar jobs based on your search