Head Chef - Murano by Angela Hartnett

Angela Hartnett (Queen Street) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Head Chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Mayfair. Join a passionate team committed to excellence and innovation in Modern European cuisine with Italian influences. You'll lead a talented brigade, develop seasonal menus, and foster a positive kitchen environment. This hands-on role requires strong technical skills and the ability to inspire your team. With fantastic benefits including generous holiday, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for career growth, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a significant impact in a prestigious culinary setting.

Benefits

Good quality team meals

Introduce a friend bonus £1000

Up to 28 days paid holiday

50% off dining in restaurants

Access to employee assistance programme

Wagestream access

Career growth opportunities

Company parties and events

Supplier trips

Festive period closure

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Michelin-starred or fine dining restaurants.
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead a busy kitchen while maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Manage food costs, supplier relationships, and stock control.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Menu development

Team leadership

Food cost management

Kitchen hygiene

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Angela Hartnett is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Murano family as Head Chef

Murano is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of Mayfair, led by Angela Hartnett. For 17 years, we’ve built a reputation for excellence, consistency, and a strong commitment to our team and guests. Our food is Modern European with a strong Italian influence, focusing on quality ingredients and honest cooking.

We’re looking for a Head Chef with solid experience in Michelin-starred or top-tier fine dining restaurants. The right person will have a deep understanding of Italian cuisine, strong technical skills, and a sharp eye for detail. Menu development is key working with Angela and our Development Chef, Em Brightman, to create seasonal, evolving dishes that reflect Murano’s style.

This is a hands-on role, leading by example in a busy, fast-paced kitchen. The Head Chef will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation, managing food costs, supplier relationships, stock control, and kitchen hygiene. They must be calm under pressure, precise in execution, and able to inspire and support their team.

Most importantly, we need someone who values their brigade and fosters a positive, professional environment. Building strong relationships with the team and working closely with the General Manager will be essential to Murano’s continued success.

Head Chef Company benefits:

• Good quality team meals at lunch and dinner where we all eat together
• Introduce a friend bonus £1000
• Up to 28 days paid holiday (including service charge) increasing with length of service
• 50% off (including complimentary drinks & starters) when you dine in any of our restaurants – for you and up to 5 of your friends
• Access to employee assistance programme including 24/7 online GP, counselling, legal advice
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn!
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth and development including professional apprenticeships and accredited training
• Company parties and events
• Opportunities to get involved with high profile outside events and festivals
• Supplier trips – Trips are arranged every year to places such as the Lake District & Brixham to meet our suppliers and really understand where our food comes from.
• We close our restaurants over the festive period to allow our teams to have a well-deserved break

If you’re an experienced Head Chef with passion, drive, and the ability to lead from the front, we’d love to hear from you.