We are currently recruiting for a Chef De Partie to join our wonderful Bakery team and will play a key role in delivering consistently high-quality baked products while leading a section of the kitchen in a fast-paced, professional environment.

About the Role

As Chef De Partie, you will take ownership of your section, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while supporting the Sous Chef and wider kitchen team. You will combine strong culinary skill with people leadership, maintaining quality, safety and efficiency standards at all times, while contributing to menu development and operational improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and organising one kitchen section to meet daily production and service requirements
• Ensuring all food is prepared to specification, including quality, flavour, temperature and presentation
• Supervising, coaching and developing Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs
• Managing stock control, ordering support, waste reduction and accurate administration
• Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, allergen control and compliance

This role is fully on site, working 5 out of the 7 days a week.

Please see our Hybrid@Harrods policy on our Career Site for more information or speak to a member of our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions regarding the requirements for this role.

About You

You will be an experienced and driven chef who thrives under pressure and takes pride in delivering excellent food. You will lead by example, remaining calm and resilient in a demanding kitchen environment while effectively organising your time and section. You will enjoy developing others, building strong working relationships and contributing positively to team culture. You will also be comfortable in a physical role, managing long shifts while maintaining attention to detail and consistency. Above all, you will be committed to high standards, customer focus and continuous improvement.

You must have:

• Proven experience working as a Chef De Partie or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations and allergen controls
• The ability to lead, motivate and coach junior kitchen team members

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 CDP, you’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including:

• Competitive salary package plus service charge* 
• Set contracted hours – paid additional working hours at an overtime rate of 1.5 p/h 
• Staff Canteen 
• 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 life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, 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. 

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