Bakery Demi Chef de Partie

Harrods Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts across Harrods

Harrods benefits

Job summary

Harrods in Knightsbridge is recruiting a Bakery Demi Chef de Partie to join our Production Kitchens, working alongside skilled bakery chefs to produce exceptional breads and viennoiseries for our world‑renowned Food Halls.

You will support the Chef de Partie, ensure high standards of food safety, quality and presentation, manage stock, and help maintain efficient day‑to‑day running of the section. On‑site five‑day week with occasional night shifts.

Qualifications

• Practical experience preparing high-quality bakery products.
• Strong technical pastry skills and knowledge of ingredients, methods, and presentation.
• A thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen controls, and stock rotation.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Consistent attention to detail across production, presentation, and record-keeping.
• The confidence to support, guide, and motivate other members of the team.
• Good PC literacy and the ability to complete relevant operational documentation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and producing bakery products to the required specification, quality, and presentation standards.
• Supporting the Chef de Partie with the efficient day-to-day running of the section.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with stock planning and ordering.
• Ensuring ingredients and finished products are stored, labelled, and rotated correctly.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Minimising waste by following recipes, portion controls, and production requirements accurately.
• Keeping your section clean, organised, and ready for service.

Skills

Practical bakery experience

Technical pastry skills

Food safety & hygiene knowledge

Organisation & time-management

Attention to detail in production

Mentoring/motivating team

PC literacy & documentation

Job description

## Bakery Demi Chef de PartieApply: Knightsbridge: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): VAC- 56233We’re currently recruiting for an Bakery Demi Chef de Partie to join our excellent Production Kitchens team. Working alongside our skilled bakery chefs, you’ll help create exceptional bakery products for our world-renowned Food Halls and ensure every item meets Harrods’ exacting standards. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary of £35,259 + tronc\\*, along with access to our renowned Harrods benefits, including generous discounts across our stores and restaurants. **About the Role** As a Bakery Demi Chef de Partie, you’ll be an integral part of our Production Kitchens, helping to prepare an extensive range of high-quality breads and viennoiseries for our customers to enjoy. Working closely with our award-winning Head Bakery Chefs, Chef de Partie, and wider bakery team team, you’ll support the effective running of your section. You’ll maintain consistently high standards of quality, presentation, food safety, and organisation throughout each stage of production. Your responsibilities will include:* Preparing and producing bakery products to the required specification, quality, and presentation standards.* Supporting the Chef de Partie with the efficient day-to-day running of the section. Monitoring stock levels and assisting with stock planning and ordering.* Ensuring ingredients and finished products are stored, labelled, and rotated correctly.* Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation.* Minimising waste by following recipes, portion controls, and production requirements accurately.* Keeping your section clean, organised, and ready for service. This is a fully on-site role, working five days out of seven, requiring full flexibility, and availability to work night shifts when required. **About You** You’ll be a skilled bakery professional with experience gained within a five-star hotel, luxury bakery, fine-dining kitchen, or another high-quality bakery environment. You’ll have a genuine passion for bakery and take pride in producing consistently exceptional work. You’ll also be a supportive team member who communicates clearly and sets a positive example for others. You will bring:* Practical experience preparing high-quality bakery products.* Strong technical pastry skills and knowledge of ingredients, methods, and presentation.* A thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen controls, and stock rotation.* Excellent organisation and time-management skills.* Consistent attention to detail across production, presentation, and record-keeping.* The confidence to support, guide, and motivate other members of the team.* Good PC literacy and the ability to complete relevant operational documentation. **About Us** Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and a destination for some of the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences. Behind that experience are our specialist Production Kitchens, where talented teams combine expertise, precision, and creativity to produce exceptional food at scale. Every product is made with care and reflects the quality, attention to detail, and craftsmanship our customers expect from Harrods. **Our Promise to You** Help us make the impossible possible for our customers, and we will do something remarkable for you. You will join a welcoming and supportive environment where you can develop your leadership capabilities, strengthen your technical expertise, and build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. **Uniquely Yo**u While our job adverts outline the qualities, skills, and experience we are ideally looking for, we believe in potential and value the individual strengths each person brings. If you meet the majority of the requirements and have the experience and enthusiasm to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply. At Harrods, we believe the personality and authenticity of our people set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences, and we are proud to create an environment where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional. To discover more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn or follow @togetherharrods on Instagram. \\*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% of the funds available each period in accordance with the Rules, a copy of which will be provided to all members.**Additional Information:****Time Type:**Permanent**Department:**Pastry Production Kitchen 1 (Rodrigue Richard)