Harrods Demi Chef de Partie

About Harrods

Established in 1849, Harrods is one of the world’s most celebrated luxury department stores, distinguished by its Knightsbridge address, exceptional product selection and tradition of attentive service. As an employer, it brings together expertise across fashion, beauty, fine jewellery, food, hospitality, buying, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its environment combines British retail heritage with the evolving expectations of an international clientele, placing particular importance on product knowledge, discretion and operational precision. For professionals drawn to luxury retail, Harrods offers the opportunity to contribute to a globally recognised institution where commercial expertise and thoughtful customer service shape the experience of the brand.

Harrods is recruiting a Demi Chef de Partie for its dining team at its Knightsbridge store. The permanent, full-time role supports a kitchen section, team operations, stock planning and food safety. Pay is up to £16 per hour, including base salary and service charge; additional hours are paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate.

Role & Responsibilities

• Keep a kitchen section running smoothly and support the Chef de Partie and other team members.
• Provide direction and support to the team in meeting day-to-day operational requirements.
• Assist management with stock and order planning and forecasting.
• Organise, rotate and label stored food.
• Ensure food safety standards are followed and maintain high hygiene and sanitation standards across food-related outlets.

Qualifications

• Strong professional-kitchen experience, including managing an independent section, ideally in a prestigious five-star hotel or fine-dining restaurant.
• Strong time-management skills and a customer-focused approach when dealing with internal and external parties.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail, demonstrated in completed paperwork, department organisation and maintaining sufficient stock levels.
• Good PC literacy.

Skills

Experience

Strong experience in a professional kitchen managing an independent section; ideally in a prestigious five-star hotel or fine-dining restaurant.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is up to GBP 16 per hour.

Benefits

Set contracted hours with additional hours paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate; sociable working hours; access to a subsidised staff canteen; HR support and training opportunities; 30 days' annual leave including bank holidays, plus a day off for the employee's birthday; up to 33% Harrods discount.

Culture

Harrods’ workplace culture is shaped by its heritage as an iconic British luxury retailer, with a strong emphasis on exceptional service, product expertise and meticulous attention to detail. Its dynamic, international environment brings together teams across retail, dining and specialist services, where collaboration and discretion are central to delivering a distinctive customer experience.

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