Commis Chef - Fixed Term Contract

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

Job summary

A prestigious luxury department store is seeking a Commis Chef for a fixed term contract until October 2026. You will join a vibrant dining team and be responsible for preparing ingredients, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in a 5-star environment, excellent attention to detail, and strong customer focus. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £15 per hour, additional pay for overtime, annual leave, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Set contracted hours

Staff Canteen

30 days annual leave

Up to 33% Harrods discount

Qualifications

• Some experience in a 5* hotel or high-end restaurant environment.
• Strong attention to hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Ability to organize ingredients and manage stock.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize ingredients for the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

Skills

Time-management skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of food and drink

Job description

Commis Chef - Fixed Term Contract

Here at Harrods, we currently house more celebrity chefs, and exclusive dining brands than any other location in the UK. You will be joining a passionate, supportive, and successful dining team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.

We are looking for a commis chef to join our passionate, supportive, and dining team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.

This role will be a fixed term contract until October 2026.

About the Role

As the Commis Chef in our restaurants, you’ll be at the heart of the action, preparing and organising ingredients, and keeping the kitchen clean. Reporting into the Chef de Partie, you’ll be a key member of the team, whose role is integral to the smooth operation and delivery of the Kitchen operations.

You’ll be responsible for the organisation, stock rotation and labelling of food stored ensuring that all administration for own section is completed and complies with the deadlines set. In this role, 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

Having knowledge and passion for food and drink is essential, with some time spent within 5* hotel or high end restaurant environment. In return you'll be given all the training and support you'll need to develop your kitchen career at Harrods.

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.

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 Commis Chef, 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 £15 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
• Staff Canteen
• 30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off
• Up to 33% Harrods discount and many other employee benefits

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:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Department:

Georgian Kitchen (Angela La Porta)