Head Chef

MJMK Restaurants; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in the UK is seeking a passionate Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality. The ideal candidate will inspire and develop a kitchen team while managing food costs and P&L. This role offers a competitive salary of £55-60k, career development opportunities, and various employee perks, including staff discounts and enhanced parental leave. If you're dedicated to culinary excellence and leadership, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

50% staff discount across all restaurants

Free staff meals while on shift

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Extra annual holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate commitment to delivering an outstanding guest experience.
• Experience in developing and training kitchen teams.
• Ability to work with fresh ingredients and create seasonal dishes.
• Strong organizational skills in kitchen operations.
• Experience managing P&L and food costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality.
• Collaborate with FOH and leadership teams.
• Manage food safety and maintenance reporting.
• Uphold HR standards and team morale.
• Plan for succession and mentor junior chefs.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team development

Cost management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Marketman

Check365

Job description

SALARY : £55-60k

Head Chef Candidate Requirements

• A passionate Head Chef committed to creating the best guest experience possible during service.
• An inspiring Head Chef who is confident in developing, training, and motivating a kitchen team.
• Confident working with fresh ingredients and supporting the creation and implementation of seasonal, imaginative dishes.
• Committed to quality, consistency, and attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.
• Organised and efficient in managing kitchen operations, including ordering, food safety, and maintenance reporting.
• Skilled in managing P&L, labour and food costs, and invoice accuracy.
• A strong communicator who works collaboratively with FOH, the Chef Patron, and wider leadership team.
• Proactive in resolving issues, upholding company HR standards, and supporting team morale.
• Able to use systems like Marketman and Check365, and keep on top of all BOH administration.
• A Head Chef focused on succession planning and empowering the next generation of chefs.

What We Offer Our Head Chef

• 50% staff discount across all MJMK restaurants
• Free staff meals while on shift.
• Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK Restaurants
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us.
• Extra day’s holiday every year you’re with us, up to 5 extra days.
• 5 Days Company Sick Pay after a year with us.
• Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action - Including : Mental health & well‑being advice & support, Benefits Hub (Shopping Discounts), Wellbeing (e‑learning courses), Digital Gym - Live and on‑demand Gym Classes, BeCalm – Mindfulness & self‑guided meditations

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 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.

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