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City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
We’re currently recruiting for a talented Pastry Commis Chef to join our Production Kitchens here at Harrods. Working alongside our skilled pastry chefs, you’ll help create exceptional patisserie products for our world-renowned Food Halls, ensuring every item reflects the quality, creativity, and attention to detail expected at Harrods.
You’ll enjoy a competitive salary of £34,883 + tronc*, along with access to our renowned Harrods benefits, including generous discounts across our stores and restaurants.
About the Role
As a Pastry Commis Chef, you’ll be an important part of our pastry team, supporting the daily production of an extensive range of high-quality pastries and desserts for our customers to enjoy.
Working closely with the Demi Chef de Partie, Chef de Partie, and senior pastry chefs, you’ll develop your technical skills while helping your section operate smoothly and efficiently. You’ll follow established recipes and production requirements, maintaining consistently high standards across quality, flavour, presentation, food safety, and organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
This is a fully on-site role, working five days out of seven.
About You
You’ll be an enthusiastic and dependable pastry professional with a genuine interest in developing your skills within a high-quality production environment. You’ll take pride in your work and understand the importance of consistency, precision, and attention to detail when creating exceptional patisserie products.
Organised and hardworking, you’ll be comfortable following direction, managing your time effectively, and contributing to a supportive team environment. You’ll remain focused during busy periods and approach feedback as an opportunity to learn and develop.
You’ll bring:
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and a destination for some of the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Behind that experience are our specialist Production Kitchens, where talented teams combine expertise, precision, and creativity to produce exceptional food at scale. Every product is made with care and reflects the quality, attention to detail, and craftsmanship our customers expect from Harrods.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers, and we will do something remarkable for you. You will join a welcoming and supportive environment where you can develop your leadership capabilities, strengthen your technical expertise, and build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
Uniquely You
While our job adverts outline the qualities, skills, and experience we are ideally looking for, we believe in potential and value the individual strengths each person brings. If you meet the majority of the requirements and have the experience and enthusiasm to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.
At Harrods, we believe the personality and authenticity of our people set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences, and we are proud to create an environment where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
To discover more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn or follow @togetherharrods on Instagram.
*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% of the funds available each period in accordance with the Rules, a copy of which will be provided to all members.
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