- Location
- 87–135 Brompton Road (View map)London SW1X 7XLUK
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
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 seeks an experienced Process Technologist to join its Food Development team, supporting the transformation of innovative food concepts into commercially viable products whilst maintaining rigorous quality, safety and operational standards. Working collaboratively across Product Development, Buying, Culinary, Technical, Quality and Production teams, the successful candidate will scale recipes from development through to production kitchen readiness, serve as a subject matter expert for processes and documentation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across central production kitchens.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create and maintain accurate process specifications, recipes and build documentation for both new and existing products
- Scale recipes from development stage through to production kitchen readiness, ensuring quality and consistency throughout
- Collaborate with culinary, technical and production teams to develop and uphold product quality standards and specifications
- Monitor yields, wastage and process performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and greater efficiency
- Produce production-ready recipes, supporting documentation and standard operating procedures to enable successful product launches and manufacturing handovers
- Support the Product Development Manager in developing and managing process controls across central production kitchens
Qualifications
- Qualification or degree in Professional Cookery, Culinary Arts, Food Science, Food Product Management or a related discipline
- Food Hygiene Certificate or Level 3 Food Safety qualification
- Experience within new product development and process management in a food manufacturing, food retail or central production kitchen environment
- Strong knowledge of food production processes, menu and range development, and food safety requirements
Skills
Experience
Experience within new product development and process management in a food manufacturing, food retail or central production kitchen environment, with demonstrated ability to scale recipes and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
Education
Qualification or degree in Professional Cookery, Culinary Arts, Food Science, Food Product Management or a related discipline, alongside a Food Hygiene Certificate or Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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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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