Chef de Partie

Harrods; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury department store in Cheltenham is seeking a Chef de Partie to join its premier kitchen team. In this role, you will ensure the smooth running of your section, provide support to sous chefs, and uphold hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a 5-star hotel or high-end restaurant, along with excellent time-management and interpersonal skills. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £17 p/h plus benefits such as 30 days' annual leave and significant staff discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

30 days annual leave + birthday off

33% Harrods discount

Access to subsidised staff canteen

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a 5* hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Confident in supervising junior cooks.
• Able to maintain high hygiene and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of a kitchen section.
• Assist management in planning and forecasting stock.
• Support hygiene and sanitation standards.

Skills

Time-management

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

PC literacy

Job description

Chef de Partie

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 Chef De Partie, you will be joining a passionate, supportive, and successful restaurant team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.

About the Role

As a Chef De Partie, your role is to act as a vital part of the team by ensuring the smooth running of a section and providing support to the Sous Chef and other team members.

In this role, you’ll actively provide direction and support to the team to deliver the operational requirements of the day as needed. You’ll assist the management in planning and forecasting of stock and orders, also supporting with the organisation, stock rotation and labelling of food stored. You’ll guarantee that Food Safety standards are adhered to by enforcing the high standard of hygiene and sanitation in all-food related outlets.

About You

You’ll have previous experience within a professional kitchen, with a strong track record of time spent within a prestigious 5* hotel or high-end restaurant. You'll also be confident working on all sections of the main kitchen, and be able to supervise the junior cooks in your area.

You’ll have great time-management skills and a strong customer focus when dealing with both internal and external parties. You’ll have exceptional interpersonal skills and a good attention to detail, which will be evident through paperwork completed, organisation of department and sufficient stock levels. Having good PC literacy is a must.

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 for your hard work as a Chef de Partie, you’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including:

• Competitive salary package of up to £17 p/h (this is made up of a generous base salary plus service charge)*
• Set contracted hours – paid additional working hours at an overtime rate of 1.5 p/h
• Minimal late evenings by industry standard – majority finished by 10pm
• Access to our subsidised staff canteen
• Supportive HR and Training Opportunities
• 30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off
• Up to 33% Harrods discount

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.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods

*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% funds available each period according to the Rules, a copy of which will be provided to all members.

Additional Information:

Time Type: Permanent

Department: Restaurants (Faye Morris)