Food Service & Gifting Specialist - Fixed Term Contract

Join our Foodhalls team as a Food Service and Gifting Specialist on a Fixed Term Contract from September 2026 to January 2027, responsible for our food to order, hampers and bespoke client offerings during the festive season. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary of £33,500 + bonus, along with access to our renowned Harrods benefits, including generous discounts across our stores and restaurants. This is a unique opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting periods in the Harrods calendar, helping bring magical moments to life for customers.

About The Role 

You’ll become a trusted expert within our Food Service and Gifting team, supporting customers with everything from bespoke hamper creation and corporate gifting to special occasion orders and private shopping requests. No two days are the same, as you'll work across both the shop floor and behind the scenes to deliver a seamless service during one of the busiest and most exciting times in the Harrods calendar.

You will also:

• Create tailored gifting solutions, helping customers select and personalise hampers for every occasion.
• Support a diverse customer base, from corporate clients and Private Shopping customers to international visitors and loyal Harrods shoppers.
• Manage enquiries and orders across multiple channels, including face-to-face, telephone, and email interactions.
• Work closely with teams across Foodhalls, Kitchens, Dispatch, and Stock Operations to ensure every order is fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Assist with the creation and fulfilment of bespoke hampers, including sourcing products, coordinating orders, arranging delivery, and ensuring exceptional attention to detail throughout.

About You

You'll be someone who genuinely enjoys helping people and takes pride in delivering exceptional service. Whether assisting a customer with the perfect festive gift or coordinating a bespoke food order, you'll bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a keen eye for detail to every interaction.

You will also:

• Build strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and key stakeholders across the business.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Take ownership of enquiries and orders from initial request through to fulfilment.
• Be confident using technology and learning new systems to support customer orders and deliveries (including good use of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine passion for creating memorable moments.

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. 

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 life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods. 

Additional Information:

Time Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Department:

Food Retail (Christopher Murray)