Commis Chef

Here at Harrods, we currently house more celebrity chefs, exclusive dining brands and unique food halls than any other location in the UK. We are recruiting for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to work on rotation across the hot and cold kitchen and roast section in Harrods' Production Kitchens. About the Role As a Commis Chef, you will be an integral part of the kitchen brigade, supporting senior chefs to deliver consistently high standards of food quality, safety and presentation. Working across sections, you will contribute to daily food production while developing your technical skills in a fast‑paced, structured kitchen environment. Key responsibilities include: Preparing and delivering daily mise en place and production as directed by senior chefs Ensuring all dishes meet recipe specifications for taste, temperature and presentation Maintaining organisation, stock rotation and accurate labelling within your section Adhering to food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards at all times Supporting menu development, operational tasks and section administration as required 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 passionate about food and eager to build a career within a professional kitchen. You will thrive in a physical, fast‑paced environment and take pride in working to high standards under pressure. Detail‑focused and organised, you will contribute positively to the wider team while remaining calm and resilient during busy service periods. You will be reliable, adaptable and committed to learning, with a strong desire to develop your culinary skills. You will also bring: Basic culinary training or prior kitchen experience A good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices The ability to work flexibly across shifts, including early starts, late finishes and weekends 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 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 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. Additional Information: Time Type: Permanent Department: Production Kitchen (Main) (Freddie Szombathi) As one of the world’s most prestigious brands, and a highly sought-after employer within luxury retail, we aim to provide a working environment in which we can exceed both our customers’ expectations and the expectations of each other. To maintain our high standards, we invest as heavily in our people as we do in our products and store. As well as offering an unforgettable experience for our customers, we offer an exciting, challenging and motivating environment for our employees. We demonstrate how we value our team through an extensive pay and benefits package, as well as through a number of programmes that reward and recognise employees for exceptional performance. Our employees can also accelerate their careers through opportunities to work with talented people, development training, and chances to raise their profile in the luxury retail sector.