Head Chef

Do you pride yourself on creating exceptional culinary experiences?

Do you enjoy developing menus and being innovative with food?

Do you have experience leading a thriving kitchen team?

If YES! We may have the job for you…

Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, have a rare opportunity for a new Head Chef to join its Second Floor Brasserie in Manchester.

Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you. As the new Head Chef, you will work 45 hours a week on a rota basis across our opening hours.

The salary for this position is £17 per hour, plus a competitive service charge (TRONC). You will collaborate with our hospitality, marketing, and management teams to ensure smooth running of the kitchen and associated events.

How we reward your hard work…

At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as;

• Up to 40% off fashion
• Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers
• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits
• Clothing allowance
• Competitive service charge (TRONC)
• Paid overtime
• Excellent work/life balance
• Company pension and sick pay schemes

You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes and the opportunity to join one of our Employee groups – Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay!

About the role…

As a Head Chef, you will be helping to ensure our customers enjoy a memorable 5* experience. You will:

• Provide ideas and prepare great food not only for our customers but ensure the team members are also following those skills.
• To deal with the recruitment process of chefs and liaison with senior managers
• To organise daily delegation of duties to all chefs.
• To maximise sales by being able to make informed recommendations and suggestions to executive chef.
• To oversee the smooth running of a section
• Work closely with your team and celebrate fabulousness wherever you see it
• Make sure everything is squeaky clean in your area by maintaining a high standard of hygiene, health and safety
• Flexibility is a must, customer service can’t wait during weekends and evenings

Is this you?

• We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and food and are looking for something uniquely different.
• Have you done something like this before?
• Do you have a great knowledge and passion for all things food?
• Do you have experience designing seasonal menus?
• Are you great at leading a team?

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Where do I sign?

If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don’t have uniforms) and this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick-start your journey with us.