Head Chef - Murano by Angela Hartnett

Cafe Murano; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a Michelin-starred restaurant in Mayfair as a Head Chef, focusing on Italian cuisine and fine dining excellence. You will manage a busy kitchen, develop seasonal menus, and ensure the highest quality in food preparation and team leadership. With benefits including generous holiday, team meals, and career growth opportunities, this role promises both challenge and reward.

Benefits

Team meals at lunch and dinner

£1000 introduce a friend bonus

Up to 28 days paid holiday

50% off dining in all restaurants

Access to employee assistance programme

Wagestream - money management app

Career growth and development opportunities

Company parties and events

Supplier trips to meet food sources

Festive break for staff

Qualifications

• Experienced as Head Chef in fine dining or Michelin-starred environments.
• Passion for Italian cuisine and high-quality food preparation.
• Ability to inspire and manage a kitchen team under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team for high-quality service.
• Develop and design seasonal menus with the chef team.
• Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety are maintained.

Skills

Experience in Michelin-starred restaurants

Understanding of Italian cuisine

Strong technical skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

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.