Commis Chef - NEW OPENING

Lenny's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

Referral bonus

Career growth

Maternity/paternity pay after 1 year

Extra holidays

Mental health support

Pension contributions

Anniversary scheme

Job summary

Lenny's in Covent Garden is hiring a Commis Chef to join the opening kitchen team. You'll support the section chefs, prep, cook and plate to ensure every dish meets our standards from day one.

This hands-on, fast-paced role suits someone early in their career who wants to learn, follows recipes precisely, works well under pressure, and is flexible to work evenings, weekends and festive periods.

Qualifications

• Some experience working in a professional kitchen, even informally.
• Genuine passion for food and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions precisely.
• Calm head with a good pace under pressure during service.
• Team-first attitude and flexibility to help where needed.
• Able to work evenings, weekends and festive periods.

Responsibilities

• Support section chefs with prep, cooking and plating throughout service.
• Learn and follow Lenny's recipes and specs so every dish is consistent.
• Keep your section clean, organised and stocked throughout the shift.
• Support with deliveries, stock rotation and storage.
• Follow food safety and allergen procedures on every shift.
• Support with cleaning down and closing checks at the end of service.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Passion for food

Follow instructions

Calm under pressure

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

Commis Chef - Lenny's - MJMK Restaurants

KOL · Fonda · AngloThai · Luso · Casa do Frango · New Openings

(2 Michelin stars, World's 50 Best Restaurants)

£14 to £14.50 per hour (dependent on experience)

Location: Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, site based, WC2E, London

Lenny’s is a new pizzeria on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden, from Max Lewis and MJMK Restaurants. The result of Max’s extensive travels to New Haven, Connecticut, it is built around pizzas that are crispy, chewy and charred, a revival of his much-loved pop-up now finding a permanent home in the heart of Covent Garden. We’re building the opening team now.

We're looking for a Commis Chef to join the opening kitchen team at Lenny's, learning the ropes of a busy, quality-led kitchen from the ground up. You'll support the section chefs in keeping every pizza and dish consistent, service after service.

This role suits someone early in their career who's keen to learn, takes instruction well, and wants to build a career in professional kitchens. You'll work closely with the Junior Sous Chef and Sous Chef, picking up skills and setting the standard for the future.

This is a hands-on, section-focused role, full of energy from the moment the doors open.

Key Responsibilities

• Support section chefs with prep, cooking and plating throughout service.
• Learn and follow Lenny's recipes and specs so every dish is consistent.
• Keep your section clean, organised and stocked throughout the shift.
• Support with deliveries, stock rotation and storage.
• Follow food safety and allergen procedures on every shift.
• Support with cleaning down and closing checks at the end of service.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone ready to build a career in professional kitchens. You will bring:

• Some experience working in a professional kitchen, even if informal.
• A genuine passion for food and a real willingness to learn.
• The ability to follow instructions and recipes precisely.
• A calm head and good pace under pressure during busy services.
• A team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and festive periods.

What We Offer

• 50% team discount across all MJMK restaurants.
• Up to £500 team referral bonus.
• Opportunity to grow within one of London's most ambitious hospitality groups.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year with us.
• Extra day's holiday every year you're with us, up to 5 extra days.
• Mental health and well-being assistance via Hospitality Action, offering free advice and counselling.
• Enhanced pension contributions after 5 years with us.
• Anniversary scheme reward for every year you're with us.

About MJMK Restaurants

MJMK Restaurants owns and operates 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 restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin star and been named one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants.

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 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50. Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia, opened in September 2025.

We're building ambitious restaurant brands with a focus on quality, creativity and guest experience, and we're just getting started.