Kitchen Manager - DASS hospitality - London

Job Overview We are looking for strong line cooks and crew members to join us within a super exciting new immersive Art installation experience coming to Westfield Shepards Bush. As the sole food partner Dass Hospitality are recruiting a team to deliver fantastic food in a fast paced high volume environment working in partnership with the venues existing teams. There is also scope for progression within the business and any leadership/ supervisor experience is a bonus. Duties • Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes at speed whilst working in a clean and organised manner, • Maintain a clean and organised kitchen workspace air all times, • Assist in food production and presentation, • Follow food safety guidelines and regulations, • Help supervise kitchen staff when necessary, • Set up and clean down of the kitchen to brand standards, • Interact with customers in a friendly and approachable manner Requirements • Experience as a line chef or similar role. Food Handling Experience, • Experience with KDS screen (preferred), • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Proficiency in food preparation and kitchen operations, • Understanding of food safety standards and regulations We are looking for both full time and part time line cooks. Immediate start date. The site is a 7 day operation mainly daytimes with some evenings. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a truly unique offering and join a growing company. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Experience: • Cooking: 1 year (required), • Food preparation: 1 year (required), • Leadership: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person

Pasta Chef As a Pasta Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of authentic Italian pasta dishes, ensuring consistency, quality and efficiency. You will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to maintain the highest standards of our Italian menu while bringing your skills and passion for Italian cuisine to the kitchen. Responsibilities • Prepare and cook a variety of fresh pasta dishes, including sauces, fillings and garnishes., • Ensure all pasta dishes are prepared according to recipes, portion control and presentation standards., • Maintain consistency in taste, quality and presentation across all pasta dishes., • Prepare ingredients and organise your section to ensure smooth and efficient service., • Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, food safety and cleanliness., • Monitor stock levels, minimise food waste and ensure ingredients are stored correctly., • Assist with training junior chefs and commis chefs when required., • Contribute ideas for new pasta dishes and seasonal specials., • Work closely with the kitchen team to deliver excellent food quality during busy service periods.

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.

Pizza Chef - NEW OPENING Lenny's London £15 to £16.50 per hour (dependent on experience) Full time Pizza Chef - Lenny's - MJMK Restaurants KOL · Fonda · AngloThai · Luso · Casa do Frango · New Openings (2 Michelin stars, World's 50 Best Restaurants) £15 to £16 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 Pizza Chef to join that opening team and own your section, working under the guidance of the Head Chef and Sous Chef. Consistency is everything here, so every pizza that comes off your station should match the last, crispy, chewy, charred, no exceptions. It's a genuine chance to build your pizza skills and help shape the standard from the very first service. This is a hands-on, section-focused role, full of energy from the moment the doors open. Key Responsibilities • Run your section through service, holding Lenny's standards on every plate., • Hit Lenny's specs on every pizza: crispy, chewy and charred, plate after plate., • Prep your section with speed and precision ahead of every service., • Follow stock rotation and storage procedures, flagging shortages promptly., • Stay sharp on food safety, HACCP and allergens, every shift., • Work cleanly and efficiently under pressure during busy services., • Support colleagues across sections when service demands it., • Bring energy and pride to every plate, so every pizza lands the way it should. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who takes real pride in their section and wants to build pizza skills in a brand new opening. You will bring: • Experience as a Chef de Partie, Demi Chef de Partie, or similar in a busy, quality led kitchen, • Pizza or dough experience, • A calm, focused approach to service under pressure, • Working knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and allergens, • Good communication and teamwork, with attention to detail and consistency, • Reliability and a strong sense of ownership over your section, • Real energy in the kitchen, every single shift, • A drive for quality and a genuine love of the job 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.

Senior Pizza Chef - Lenny's - MJMK Restaurants KOL · Fonda · AngloThai · Luso · Casa do Frango · New Openings (2 Michelin stars, World's 50 Best Restaurants) £16.50 to £17.00 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Full time, 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 Senior Pizza Chef to lead the pizza section in our opening kitchen. You'll own the dough from mix to stretch, run the oven through service and make sure every pizza that leaves your station is crispy, chewy and charred, exactly like the last. This role suits an experienced pizza chef ready to step up, or a strong Senior Chef de Partie with serious dough and oven experience who wants to lead a section. You'll set the example for the pizza team, train new chefs on Lenny's specs and help shape the standard from the very first service. This is a hands-on role for someone ready to help build something from the ground up. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the pizza section through every service, holding Lenny's specs on each pizza that leaves the pass., • Own the dough, from mixing and fermentation through to balling and portioning., • Manage the oven throughout service, reading heat and timing to get the char right., • Train and develop the pizza team, sharing technique and setting the example on every shift., • Run quality checks on dough, toppings and finished pizzas before they reach the guest., • Plan prep for the section so service starts ready and runs to time., • Take charge of stock, ordering and rotation for the section, keeping waste to a minimum., • Uphold food safety, HACCP and allergen procedures, and hold the team to the same standard., • Keep the section clean, organised and efficient under pressure., • Contribute ideas for specials and new pizzas as the menu develops. What We're Looking For: • We're looking for a pizza chef who lives for the craft and is ready to lead a section in a brand new opening. You will bring:, • Solid experience as a Pizza Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or similar in a quality-led kitchen., • In-depth knowledge of dough, fermentation and cooking in high-heat ovens., • Experience of training and developing more junior chefs., • Confidence leading a section through a busy service., • A calm, focused approach under pressure., • Working knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergens., • An eye for detail and consistency, pizza after pizza., • Pride in your section and a sense of ownership over every pizza on it., • Warmth, energy and an instinct for working as one team. 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., • Paid company sick pay after one year, up to 5 days., • 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.

Embrace Your Passion in the Kitchen at The Veg Box Café! Welcome to The Veg Box Café – London's leading destination for inclusive plant-based cuisine for everyone. Our revolutionary concept is making its mark from Canterbury to the heart of London, and we're in search of skilled Chef to join our kitchen team! We're on the lookout for an experienced cook/chef who is not just passionate about food, but also believes in the transformative power of plant-based ingredients. Your creations will inspire and delight, setting a new standard for flavors that awaken the senses. At The Veg Box Café, we're not just a restaurant – we're a close-knit family of dedicated individuals who thrive on delivering excellence. If you're full of energy, enthusiasm, and a desire to craft unforgettable dining experiences, we invite you to become a part of our team! Are you fueled by flavors, fired up by innovation, and ready to soar to new heights in your culinary journey? The Veg Box Café is the ultimate stage for your talents to shine. Responsibilities Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and standards. Ensure all food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed in the kitchen. Supervise kitchen staff and manage food production to maintain quality and efficiency. Collaborate with team members to create a positive dining experience for guests. Maintain inventory and assist in menu planning as needed. Qualifications Proven experience in food preparation and cooking within a professional kitchen environment Strong culinary skills with a focus on food safety and hygiene Leadership abilities with experience in supervising kitchen staff and managing teams Background in hospitality and restaurant operations Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of food production techniques and serving practices Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £14.00 per hour Additional pay: Tips Benefits: Employee discount Schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Weekend availability Experience: Cooking: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)

We are looking for KTP/Chef to extend our team. The successful candidate must be able to work as part of the team or on his/her own. Full time position Main duties : prepare food, keeping hight kitchen and H&S standards . Opportunity to progress and develop Monday to Friday