Junior Sous Chef

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF - KNIGHTSBRIDGE

Do you love being creative with food?
Do you always find yourself thinking about recipes?
Do you keep up to date with the latest food trends? 

If YES! We may have the job for you… 

Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a new Junior Sous Chef to join its restaurant in our flagship store Knightsbridge. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.

As the new Junior Sous Chef, you will work 40 hours a week in our Restaurant located on the 5th floor in Harvey Nichols.

How we reward your hard work…

Being part of 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
• Subsided Oyster Card

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 Junior Sous Chef, you will be helping prepare food for our customers and make their eating experience with us a memorable 5* experience. You will:

• Help in the design, testing, and implementation of the food
• Produce high-quality plates for customers in both design and taste.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, supplier relationships, and management of supplies.
• Ensure that food is high quality, and that kitchen is in good, clean, and hygienic condition.
• Offer suggestions and creative ideas that can improve the kitchen’s performance, menu options, and service levels.
• Monitor and maintain the kitchen equipment, and arrange repairs and service as needed.
• Strong knowledge of Food hygiene and safety regulations
• Strong leadership skills and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good listening skills, with high levels of attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Experience of supervising a team to reach agreed standards.
• Ability to coach and encourage others.
• Experience of managing resources to meet demand and eliminate waste.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• To consistently produce fresh dishes of a high standard to grow and develop the reputation of the business.
• To lead by example and maintain the standards set and the daily function of the kitchen.
• To agree the distribution of tasks amongst the team and support one another in the absence of the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to maintain the efficient running of the kitchen.
• To encourage and coach other members of the kitchen team.

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?
• Are you great at talking to people?

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.