Head Chef- Murano Restaurant- Michelin Star Restaurant by Angela Hartnett

Cafe Murano; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of Mayfair seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in fine dining and a deep understanding of Italian cuisine. Responsibilities include menu development, maintaining high kitchen standards, and nurturing team relationships. This role offers excellent career growth opportunities along with competitive benefits such as team meals, holidays, and employee assistance programs. If you have the drive to be part of a successful culinary team, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Good quality team meals

Introduce a friend bonus £1000

Up to 28 days paid holiday

50% off dining at any restaurant

Access to employee assistance programme

Wagestream - money management app

Opportunities for career growth and development

Company parties and events

Supplier trips

Qualifications

• Solid experience in high-end kitchen environments.
• Ability to manage food costs and supplier relationships.
• Skills in menu development and creating seasonal dishes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a busy kitchen team while maintaining high standards.
• Manage cleanliness, organization, and kitchen hygiene.
• Inspire the brigade and foster a positive workplace environment.

Skills

Experience in Michelin-starred or top-tier fine dining

Deep understanding of Italian cuisine

Strong technical skills

Ability to inspire and support team

Calm under pressure

Strong leadership

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.