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I am looking for a chef to cook Italian food

Prepare and cook high-quality grilled dishes, fried chicken, and peri-peri specialties while maintaining consistent standards of taste, presentation, and freshness. Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen and follow food safety and hygiene procedures to support quick, reliable service.

Responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality Mediterranean dishes while maintaining exceptional culinary standards. Expertise in creating authentic recipes inspired by Mediterranean flavours, including grilled meats, fresh seafood, mezze, salads, pasta, and traditional regional specialities. Skilled in food preparation, menu development, stock management, and maintaining strict food hygiene and safety standards. Committed to using fresh ingredients, delivering consistent quality, and providing an outstanding dining experience through creativity, attention to detail, and efficient kitchen operations.

Fantastic opportunity + Family culture + Staff discounts + Free meals + Paid holidays + Birthday gift + Referral bonus

Latine is a high-end dining destination that fuses elegant French cuisine with vibrant Latin American flavours, set in the heart of Mayfair. Launching soon, this immersive new restaurant blends exceptional gastronomy, refined ambience, and lively entertainment across a 55-seat main dining room, 20-seat terrace, 63-capacity lounge, and a private dining room for 16. We are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de partie to join our opening kitchen brigade. What You’ll Be Doing • Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily operations and service leadership., • Supervise assigned sections and ensure consistency and quality in every dish., • Mentor and guide junior staff while fostering a supportive kitchen environment., • Maintain kitchen organisation, cleanliness, and food safety practices., • Contribute to prep schedules, ordering, and stock management., • Be a key player in shaping a new kitchen culture with high standards and professionalism. About You • Experience as a Junior Sous or Senior Chef de Partie in a quality-driven kitchen., • Solid understanding of modern French techniques and/or Latin American influences., • Enthusiastic about training, team building, and working collaboratively., • Calm under pressure, well-organised, and solution-focused., • Ready to be part of a launch team and grow within a high-end environment. Why Join Latine? • Opportunity to be part of a creative, ambitious opening in Mayfair., • Influence the development of a kitchen driven by excellence and innovation., • Work with a passionate, professional team in a high-energy atmosphere., • Enjoy staff meals, growth potential, and competitive perks in a prestigious setting. Apply now to shape your future with Latine and be part of a fresh and exciting culinary chapter.

Commis Chef - NEW OPENING Lenny's London £14 to £14.51 per hour (dependent on experience) Full time Commis Chef - Lenny's - MJMK Restaurants KOL · Fonda · AngloThai · Luso · Casa do Frango · New Openings (2 Michelin stars, World's 50 Best Restaurants) £14 to £14.50 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, site based, WC2E, London Lenny’s is a new pizzeria on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden, from Max Lewis and MJMK Restaurants. The result of Max’s extensive travels to New Haven, Connecticut, it is built around pizzas that are crispy, chewy and charred, a revival of his much-loved pop-up now finding a permanent home in the heart of Covent Garden. We’re building the opening team now. We're looking for a Commis Chef to join the opening kitchen team at Lenny's, learning the ropes of a busy, quality-led kitchen from the ground up. You'll support the section chefs in keeping every pizza and dish consistent, service after service. This role suits someone early in their career who's keen to learn, takes instruction well, and wants to build a career in professional kitchens. You'll work closely with the Junior Sous Chef and Sous Chef, picking up skills and setting the standard for the future. This is a hands-on, section-focused role, full of energy from the moment the doors open. Key Responsibilities • Support section chefs with prep, cooking and plating throughout service., • Learn and follow Lenny's recipes and specs so every dish is consistent., • Keep your section clean, organised and stocked throughout the shift., • Support with deliveries, stock rotation and storage., • Follow food safety and allergen procedures on every shift., • Support with cleaning down and closing checks at the end of service. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone ready to build a career in professional kitchens. You will bring: • Some experience working in a professional kitchen, even if informal., • A genuine passion for food and a real willingness to learn., • The ability to follow instructions and recipes precisely., • A calm head and good pace under pressure during busy services., • A team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and festive periods. What We Offer • 50% team discount across all MJMK restaurants., • Up to £500 team referral bonus., • Opportunity to grow within one of London's most ambitious hospitality groups., • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year with us., • Extra day's holiday every year you're with us, up to 5 extra days., • Mental health and well-being assistance via Hospitality Action, offering free advice and counselling., • Enhanced pension contributions after 5 years with us., • Anniversary scheme reward for every year you're with us. About MJMK Restaurants MJMK Restaurants owns and operates 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. 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. We're building ambitious restaurant brands with a focus on quality, creativity and guest experience, and we're just getting started.