Demi Chef de Partie

harrods; Knightsbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £16 p/h

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Staff canteen subsidy

30 days annual leave + birthday off

Harrods discount up to 33%

Job summary

Harrods in Knightsbridge is recruiting a Demi Chef De Partie to join our renowned dining team. You will ensure smooth operation of your section and support the Chef De Partie and team, contributing to daily kitchen needs.

The role offers permanent hours, competitive pay up to £16 per hour plus service charge, overtime at 1.5x, staff canteen, generous leave, and staff discounts. Harrods celebrates diversity and offers opportunities across our luxury hospitality operations.

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen experience.
• Experience in a prestigious 5* hotel or fine dining environment is preferred.
• Strong time-management and customer focus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth running of your section and provide support to the Chef De Partie and team.
• Assist with stock planning, forecasting, ordering, and rotation.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained in all areas.
• Support with organisation and labelling of stored food.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Time management

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

PC literacy

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Demi Chef de Partie to join Harrods' passionate and high-performing dining team within our iconic Knightsbridge store.

About the Role

As a Demi 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 Chef De Partie and other team members.

In this role, you'll actively provide direction and support to the team to deliver the day to day operational requirements. You'll assist the management in the planning and forecasting of stock and orders, support with the organisation, stock rotation and labelling of food that is stored.

You'll guarantee that Food Safety standards are adhered to by enforcing a high standard of hygiene and sanitation in all-food related outlets.

About You

You’ll have a strong track record of time spent within a professional kitchen, managing your own section ideally within a prestigious 5* hotel or fine dining restaurant environment.

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 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 Demi Chef de Partie, we will offer you:

• Competitive salary package of up to £16 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
• Sociable working hours
• 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: The Georgian 2915 (Callum Davidson)