Junior Sous Chef

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Sous Chef to join Harrods’ passionate and high-performing dining team within our iconic Knightsbridge store. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role within a globally recognised luxury brand, supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering a dining concept where craftsmanship, consistency and innovation are evident in every detail.

About The Role

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will play a key role within a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, overseeing multiple sections and ensuring consistently high standards of food quality and team performance. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you’ll support daily operations, drive production planning, and ensure every dish is delivered with precision, consistency and attention to detail.

You’ll act as an influential leader within the brigade, balancing hands-on support with coaching to develop and motivate your team. From managing stock and resources to maintaining food safety, compliance and audit readiness, you’ll ensure smooth kitchen operations while stepping up to lead in the absence of senior chefs, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative environment.

About You

You are a confident and capable kitchen professional with a passion for delivering exceptional food and supporting high-performing teams. With a strong culinary foundation across multiple sections, you bring a calm, organised and solutions-focused approach, thriving in fast-paced environments.

You combine strong technical expertise with clear communication and leadership skills, guiding teams during service while supporting the development of junior chefs. With a solid understanding of food safety, compliance and kitchen administration, you take pride in maintaining high standards and contributing to an efficient, well-run kitchen.

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 of up to £15 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
• 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 and many other employee benefits

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