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We are currently looking for a Senior Head Chef to manage a cluster of informal, casual dining outlets as part of our award-winning Restaurants and Kitchens team. 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, you will be joining a passionate and supportive dining team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.About the RoleAs Senior Head Chef, youll oversee daily kitchen operations across multiple outlets, ensuring smooth and professional service at all times. Youll be responsible for setting daily production levels, maintaining food quality and safety, and managing a high-performing team. Your leadership will flex between coaching and directive, also building effective relationships across the wider business with Restaurants, Food Safety, Distribution and HR.Driving key KPIs in margins, stock control, waste, and labour efficiency are integral to the role of Senior Head Chef, alongside leading menu innovation and delivering a world-class dining experience.About YouYou bring a proven track record in high-end hospitality, having led large, high volume kitchens within 5-star hotels or Michelin/AA Rosette standard establishments. Youre as confident with business strategy as you are with culinary excellence, balancing creativity with a commercial mindset to drive profitability and operational success. Your leadership style fosters a culture of mentorship, accountability, and excellence, inspiriting teams to consistently deliver at the highest level.Youll also have:Proficiency in overseeing kitchen operations across multiple outletsStrong organisational, interpersonal, and time-management skillsGood PC literacy (MS Word and Excel, and SAP)A customer-first mindset at all timesGood attention to detail (evidence through paperwork completed, organisation of outlets, and sufficient stock levels)Excellent business acumen
able to drive profitability and shape a path towards continued successAbout UsAs the worlds 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 YouHelp us make the impossible possible for our customers and well 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, youll receive some great benefits including:Competitive annual salary plus annual bonusSociable working hours33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday offUp to 33% in-store discount, plus savings across several high street brandsGenerous pensionGreat learning and development opportunities to help further your careerUniquely YouAt 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 ..... full job details .....
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