Join Harrods, the UK's leading luxury department store, and become part of a passionate and supportive Restaurant team. As a Chef de Rang, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the restaurant, delivering exceptional customer service, and maintaining high standards of quality and productivity. Your key responsibilities will include setting up and clearing tables, training and developing the waiting team, and driving sales and service excellence. You will also be responsible for maintaining Harrods' high standards of quality, service, and maximizing productivity.
To succeed in this role, you will need to be an excellent communicator, able to motivate your colleagues and ensure the smooth running of the operation. You will also need to have experience in a similar role, such as a senior waiter or waitress position, and have a comprehensive knowledge of the restaurant menu and allergens.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive salary, great learning and development opportunities, and access to a staff canteen. You will also be eligible for up to 30 days' annual leave, your birthday off, and up to 33% Harrods discount.
We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.
Key responsibilities:
* Set up and clear tables prior to, during and after service, ensuring the highest standards are maintained.
* Work with the Supervisors and Restaurant Management team to train and develop the waiting team, drive sales and service excellence.
* Maintain Harrods' high standards of quality, service and maximizing productivity.
* Ensure opening and closing checklists are adhered to, revise and update the checklists with the Supervisors to ensure they are relevant and standards are always at the highest level.
* Have good attention to detail, evident through floor mis-en-place, checklists and sufficient stock level.