Sous Chef

Luso; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary Portuguese restaurant in London is seeking a Sous Chef responsible for maintaining high food standards and training new team members. The role requires experience with BOH systems and strong leadership skills. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for teamwork and be committed to kitchen discipline. Benefits include significant restaurant discounts and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

50% discount across all MJMK restaurants

£500 referral bonus

Career growth opportunities

Mental health support

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Extra day’s holiday per year up to 33 days

Qualifications

• Proven ability to maintain high food quality and consistency during service.
• Strong understanding of recipe specs, food prep methods, and portion control.
• Ability to train, onboard, and support new team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef by communicating supplier, staff, or kitchen concerns early.
• Confidence in placing accurate orders, stock control, and invoice entry.
• Experience managing kitchen maintenance and equipment issues efficiently.

Skills

High food quality and consistency

Recipe specs and food prep methods

Kitchen discipline

BOH systems

Stock control

Team training and support

Leadership and morale building

Cost control

Communicating kitchen concerns

Tools

Check 365

MarketMan

Job description

Sous Chef Candidate Requirements

• Proven ability to maintain high food quality and consistency during service
• Strong understanding of recipe specs, food prep methods, and portion control
• Commitment to upholding presentation standards and kitchen discipline
• Familiarity with BOH systems including Check 365, MarketMan, and other MJMK platforms
• Confidence in placing accurate orders, stock control, and invoice entry
• Experience managing kitchen maintenance and equipment issues efficiently
• Ability to train, onboard, and support new team members effectively
• Experience following HR procedures around performance, conduct, and development
• Positive leadership style that builds morale and motivates junior team members
• Champion of culture and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong eye for cost control (labour, stock, waste) within set budgets
• Skilled in tracking invoice discrepancies and managing supplier costs
• Understanding of FIFO stock rotation and waste minimisation techniques
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and delegate clearly
• Support the Head Chef by communicating supplier, staff, or kitchen concerns early
• Confident in coaching senior team on leadership and training techniques

Benefits

• 50% discount across all MJMK restaurants
• £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend
• Opportunity to develop your career growth with MJMK Restaurants
• Mental health & well-being support with Hospitality Action who can offer free advice and counselling.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us
• Extra day’s holiday every year you’re with us, up to 33 days

About LUSO

Opening September 2025 on Charlotte Street, Luso is a contemporary Portuguese restaurant developed in collaboration with acclaimed chef Leandro Carreira, known for his bold, ingredient-led approach and time at the legendary Mugaritz.

Taking the place of Lisboeta, Luso celebrates Portugal’s Iberian Atlantic coastline where land, sea, and centuries-old wood fire cooking traditions come together. Expect refined, modern expressions of iconic dishes alongside a wine list showcasing the richness of Portugal’s terroirs. Luso is the latest chapter from MJMK Restaurants a proud evolution that honours Lisboeta’s legacy while shaping a bold new future for the team and space.

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 fine dining restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin Star, named No. 17 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

2024 saw the launch of two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair—our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra—and AngloThai in Marylebone, the debut restaurant from husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star.

At 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. In September, we will see the opening of Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia.