Chef de Partie - NEW OPENING!

Luso; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary Portuguese restaurant is looking for a dedicated Chef de Partie to uphold high kitchen standards and deliver exceptional food experiences. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a quality restaurant, strong communication skills, and a passion for food. This role offers competitive perks like discounts at all restaurants and a referral bonus as part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

50% discount across all restaurants

£500 referral bonus

Career development opportunities

Mental health & well-being support

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Extra day’s holiday for each year with us

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-quality restaurant.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Obsessed with delivering exceptional food.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high kitchen standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Support and motivate junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Proven experience as a Chef de Partie

Strong communication skills

Ability to motivate and support junior staff

Attention to detail

Experience with food safety standards

Passionate about food

Job description

Chef de Partie Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-quality restaurant.
• Obsessed with delivering exceptional food and guest experiences.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with the ability to motivate and support junior staff.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to uphold high kitchen standards.
• Experience with food safety standards and regulations.
• Passionate about food and eager to contribute to a creative kitchen environment.

What We Offer Our Chef de Partie:

• 50% discount across all MJMK restaurants.
• £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend
• Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK Restaurants.
• Mental health & well-being support through Hospitality Action (free advice and counselling).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us.
• Extra day’s holiday every year you’re with us, up to 33 days

About LUSO

Opening September 2025 on Charlotte Street, Luso is a contemporary Portuguese restaurant developed in collaboration with acclaimed chef Leandro Carreira, known for his bold, ingredient-led approach and time at the legendary Mugaritz. Taking the place of Lisboeta, Luso celebrates Portugal’s Iberian Atlantic coastline where land, sea, and centuries-old wood fire cooking traditions come together. Expect refined, modern expressions of iconic dishes alongside a wine list showcasing the richness of Portugal’s terroirs. Luso is the latest chapter from MJMK Restaurants a proud evolution that honours Lisboeta’s legacy while shaping a bold new future for the team and space.

About MJMK Restaurants

MJMK Restaurants own and operate a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a fine dining restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin Star, named No. 17 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

In 2024 saw two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair - our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra - and AngloThai in Marylebone, a debut restaurant from husband-and-wife John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star.

In the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named The Square Opening of the Year and ranked 7thin the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50.