Restaurant Development Chef

Overview

Harrods is looking for a visionary Restaurant Development Chef to shape the future of dining. This role combines creativity with commercial insight, ensuring new concepts are brought to life across our restaurants.From menu and product development to ingredient sourcing, kitchen design, quality assurance, and recruitment, the Restaurant Development Chef transforms ideas into strategies that support Harrods’ growth and uphold our reputation for exceptional culinary experiences.About The Role

The Restaurant Development Chef will lead product development and drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence. Responsibilities include tastings, menu launches, sourcing suppliers, and setting standards. Every project aims to shape the customer experience and elevate Harrods’ dining offering across UK and international sites.Collaboration is key: the role works with colleagues across Restaurants, Kitchens, HR, Finance, and Marketing to deliver projects balancing creativity with commercial success. The role also influences chef development, overseeing training and mentoring through our Kitchens Academy to build a strong talent pipeline and foster a culture of learning, innovation, and excellence.This is a fully on-site role, working 5 days over 7. For details on flexible working, refer to our Hybrid@Harrods policy on the Careers site or speak with a member of our Talent Acquisition team.About You

You are a forward-thinking, commercially astute chef with a track record of menu innovation, leadership, and operational delivery in high-profile restaurant environments. You thrive in dynamic settings where creativity meets business impact and enjoy inspiring teams to elevate standards.You will also:Identify, anticipate and interpret new trends and industry developments to keep Harrods at the forefront of dining innovationBe an inspired leader who drives change proactivelyDeliver tastings, sign-offs, and menu launches with creativity and precisionLead, mentor, and develop chefs at every level, championing progression and succession planningEnsure that food safety procedures are planned into kitchen designs and operational SOPsAbout Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and a destination for top designers and sought-after brands. Our mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring experiences.Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. We offer a friendly environment, abundant opportunities, and support to build an exceptional career across our business.Benefits include a competitive annual salary (plus KPI bonus), private healthcare, 25 days annual leave, up to 33% in-store discount, a generous pension, and learning and development opportunities to further your career.Uniquely You

We believe in growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of the required skills and experience to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.At Harrods we celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences. What makes you unique makes us exceptional. For more about our people and culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook, or follow us on Instagram ..... full job details .....