60 Best grounds manager Jobs in Beckenham (October 2026)

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.

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Senior Sous Chef – AngloThai - Marylebone £50,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience) Location: 22-24 Seymour Place, W1H 7NL · Full-time, site-based AngloThai is a Michelin-starred, Thai-inspired restaurant on Seymour Place in London, the debut permanent home of husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak. John's cooking reimagines Thai flavours through hyper-seasonal British produce, served across a 50-cover dining room and Baan, our 16-cover private dining room, with a wine programme led by Desiree. As the restaurant grows, we are looking for an exceptional, passionate Senior Sous Chef to join the team. As Senior Sous Chef, you will own the day-to-day running of the kitchen alongside the Head Chef, leading a talented team and protecting the standards the kitchen is known for. You will lead by example on the pass, making sure every dish leaves the kitchen exactly as John intends, and step up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. You will report to the Head Chef and support the full operation of the restaurant, the kitchen and Baan. This role will suit an experienced sous chef or senior sous chef from a premium or Michelin-starred kitchen, who leads from the front, cares deeply about produce, and wants to grow a team as well as their own craft. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who lives and breathes hospitality. Key Responsibilities • Run the kitchen day to day alongside the Head Chef, upholding the standard on every dish., • Lead by example on the pass, checking every plate before it leaves the kitchen., • Step up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, keeping service smooth and consistent., • Support the full operation of the restaurant, the kitchen and Baan, our private dining room., • Motivate and inspire the team to give their best every shift., • Coach and develop the team, building their leadership skills and confidence., • Manage ordering, stock and supplier relationships accurately., • Uphold food safety, allergen management and health and safety standards always., • Work with fresh, top-quality, seasonal produce to the restaurant's exacting standards., • Keep the kitchen, equipment and storage in excellent order, flagging maintenance early. What We're Looking For We are looking for a natural leader who thrives in a fast, high-standards kitchen and brings the best out of the people around them. • You will bring:Experience as a sous chef or senior sous chef in a premium or Michelin-starred kitchen., • A hands-on leadership style that nurtures and grows a team., • Confidence working with fresh, top-quality, seasonal ingredients., • Strong skills in ordering, stock management and supplier communication., • A solid grounding in food safety, allergen management and health and safety., • The ability to coach team members and build their leadership skills., • The ability to step up and lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, keeping service consistent., • Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication., • Genuine passion for food, wine and hospitality., • Drive and ambition, with a hunger to keep learning, develop your craft and grow with us. 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., • Company sick pay after one year, up to five 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 team 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.

ALL ROADS – BRIXTONModern comfort. Built on community.NEWLY OPENED MAY 2026 – HIRING NOW All Roads has always been about people. Food, music, energy and creating spaces where people come together. We started with supper clubs and built this slowly. No big backing, no shortcuts. Just people showing up, again and again. Sold out nights, word of mouth, residencies, collaborations. Proper support that’s never watered down. Now we’re opening our first neighbourhood restaurant in Brixton.The food matters. Good ingredients, cooked properly. Thought out plates that actually hit. No frills. Just real food, done well, in a space that feels like home. Director led, on the ground and in service.We’re looking for a Chef ready to step up and grow with us. GETTING STRAIGHT TO IT This role is for someone who genuinely cares about food. You may not already be a ‘Lead Chef' but you will be ready to confidently step into your own! You’re curious, thoughtful and always looking to push further. Eager to learn more, but also ready to share what you know.You should be confident enough to speak up, contribute ideas and help shape the kitchen, while working with respect for others and their contributions. You take pride in the details and want to cook food that actually means something.We’re building a strong, collaborative kitchen and want people who are part of that. WHAT’S ALL YOU-⁠ ⁠Running sections and supporting the pass-⁠ ⁠Prep planning, organisation and consistency-⁠ ⁠Supporting ordering, stock control and minimising waste-⁠ Support in ⁠training and developing junior chefs-⁠ ⁠Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety-⁠ ⁠Working closely with the founders on menu development-⁠ ⁠Managing service flow and stepping up to lead when needed WHAT’S GOOD HERE-⁠ ⁠Fair rotas, planned ahead-⁠ ⁠Balanced schedules that make sense-⁠ ⁠Proper breaks, always-⁠ ⁠30% off food + wine-⁠ ⁠First drink on us-⁠ ⁠Tronc shared properly + surplus redistributed-⁠ ⁠Occasional team perks-⁠ ⁠Proper family meal every shift-⁠ ⁠Cost price meat + wine-⁠ ⁠Staff socials — time with your team-⁠ ⁠Your birthday off-⁠ ⁠Clear structure and expectations-⁠ ⁠Real development with the founders-⁠ ⁠Room to grow with us We’re building this properly. If you’ve got it, you’ll want in early. Not for everyone and that’s the point. Looking forward to hearing who you are and why you want in. If you’re right, we’ll move quick. Speak soon,M&P

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Sweet Jerk

Restaurant Manager Front of House

The Role We’re looking for a Front of House Manager — someone who can own the floor, lead a team, and make sure every guest gets the Sweet Jerk experience from the moment they walk through the door. If you’ve managed in fast-paced brands like Nando’s, Wagamama, PizzaExpress, Five Guys, Wingstop or similar, this will feel familiar. This is not a Supervisor or Senior Waiter/Waitress role. We’re looking for someone who has already managed a restaurant Front of House operation and knows what it takes to run a busy service, lead a team, hold standards, cash up, handle customers, and keep everything moving when the pressure is on. You’ll work closely with the Restaurant Manager and Kitchen Manager to make sure FOH is sharp, organised and bringing the energy every service. Key Responsibilities Lead the Front of House team during service, keeping the floor organised, efficient, and guest-focused. Manage service flow across seating, ordering, food running, drinks, clearing, and customer experience. Lead and motivate the FOH team, setting the standard through your own energy and performance. Handle customer concerns and service recovery confidently and professionally. Carry out opening and closing procedures, including cashing up and end-of-day till reconciliation. Train, onboard, and develop new FOH team members. Support rota planning, shift allocation, and appropriate staffing levels. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and restaurant readiness. Ensure company procedures, health and safety requirements, and operational checks are followed. Monitor team performance and address issues quickly when standards slip. Work closely with the kitchen team to keep communication tight and service flowing. Step in wherever needed during busy periods — at Sweet Jerk, our managers lead from the floor. What We’re Looking For ✅ At least 2 years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager or Front of House Manager. ✅ Proven experience directly managing a FOH team of 5+ people. ✅ Experience running busy restaurant services as the manager responsible for the floor. ✅ Confident with cashing up, till reconciliation, opening and closing procedures. ✅ Experience managing rotas, staffing, training, and team performance. ✅ Strong customer service skills and confidence handling complaints and service recovery. ✅ Experience within a recognised restaurant group, hospitality brand, or busy standards-led restaurant environment is highly desirable. ✅ Calm, organised, and decisive when service gets busy. ✅ Someone who leads by example — on the floor, not from the sidelines. ✅ High standards, great energy, and a genuinely warm approach to hospitality. ✅ Flexible availability including evenings and weekends. Please note: This is a management position. Supervisor, Shift Leader, Team Leader, Senior Server or Senior Waiter/Waitress experience alone will not meet the experience requirement unless you have also held overall Front of House or Restaurant Manager responsibility. Why You’ll Love Working at Sweet Jerk ⭐ We’re building something from the ground up — and you’ll help shape it. ⭐ Real progression opportunities as we grow across multiple sites. ⭐ Supportive, family-style culture (we call our team Jerk Stars). ⭐ A chance to put your stamp on the standards and culture of a growing restaurant brand. ⭐ Great food, great people, and good vibes. ⭐ Staff meals and structured training provided. How to Apply If you know how to run a restaurant floor, lead people, and create the kind of hospitality that keeps guests coming back, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV along with a short message telling us why you’d be a great fit for Sweet Jerk.

SOUS CHEF – NEW ITALIAN CONCEPT La Rueda – Clapham, London La Rueda is entering an exciting new chapter with a fresh Italian restaurant concept, and we are looking for an ambitious and hands-on Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. This is a great opportunity for a chef who wants to be part of a venue that is evolving, developing its food offering and building a strong kitchen culture from the ground up. The Role Working closely with the Head Chef and management team, you will help lead the kitchen through service while maintaining high standards across food quality, consistency, hygiene and kitchen organisation. Key responsibilities: • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, • Lead the kitchen team during service when required, • Prepare and cook Italian dishes to a consistently high standard, • Maintain excellent food quality, presentation and portion control, • Assist with menu development and new dishes, • Manage prep, stock rotation and kitchen organisation, • Ensure HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards are followed, • Help control food costs and minimise waste, • Train and support junior chefs, • Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen, • Work efficiently in a busy restaurant environment About You We are looking for someone who is: • Experienced as a Sous Chef or strong CDP ready for the next step, • Passionate about Italian food and hospitality, • Hands-on and confident leading a kitchen team, • Organised, reliable and calm under pressure, • Strong on food hygiene and kitchen standards, • Creative and interested in developing dishes, • A positive team player with good communication skills, • Comfortable working evenings, weekends and busy services Why Join Us? 🔥 New Italian concept with the opportunity to make your mark 🍝 Opportunity to contribute to menu development 👨‍🍳 Work closely with the Head Chef and management team 📈 Opportunity to grow with the business 🎉 Busy social restaurant environment in Clapham 🤝 We are looking for someone who wants to be part of the journey, not simply fill a position Location:Clapham, London Position:Sous Chef Employment:Full-time Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Start:ASAP If you are an ambitious chef looking for your next opportunity and want to be part of an exciting new Italian concept, **we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short introduction about yourself.

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Sweet Jerk

Kitchen Crew Lead - IMMEDIATE START

*PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN START IMMEDIATELY THIS WEEK* Sweet Jerk is all about good food, good vibes, and real Caribbean flavour. We serve tasty, feel-good food fast — not fancy, just proper flavour done right. We’ve been open in Beckenham for just over a year and we’re growing fast — with big plans to open more sites. This is your chance to join a team that’s building something special and help shape how our kitchens run. The RoleWe’re looking for a Kitchen Crew Lead — someone who’s worked in a busy kitchen and knows how to run a smooth shift. If you’ve led or trained others in places like Nando’s, Wingstop, Five Guys, or McDonald’s, this will feel familiar. You’ll be the one keeping the kitchen organised, supporting your crew, and making sure every meal hits Sweet Jerk standards. You’ll also help new starters learn the ropes, keep on top of prep, and make sure the kitchen always runs clean, safe, and smooth. Key Responsibilities • Lead and motivate the back-of-house team to deliver high-quality, consistent food at speed., • Manage prep levels, ticket times, and service flow for smooth, efficient operation., • Train and develop team members to follow Sweet Jerk standards in quality, safety, and presentation., • Oversee daily stock checks, par levels, and deliveries, keeping waste low and efficiency high., • Ensure food-safety, SFBB logs, and hygiene standards are met at all times., • Support rota planning, shift cover, and clear communication with the front-of-house team., • Jump on the line when needed — lead by example and bring positive energy to every shift. What We’re Looking For✅ 2 + years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen.✅ 1 + year in a supervisory or management role (e.g. Kitchen Crew Lead, BOH Supervisor, Shift Leader, Assistant Manager).✅ Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.✅ A natural motivator who builds positive team culture.✅ Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.✅ A passion for Caribbean food, culture, and customer experience. Why You’ll Love Working at Sweet Jerk⭐ We’re building a brand from the ground up — you’ll help shape it.⭐ Big opportunities for growth as we open more restaurants.⭐ Supportive, family-style team culture (we call our team Jerk Stars).⭐ Great food, great people, and plenty of good vibes.⭐ Free staff meals and training provided. How to ApplyIf you’re a natural leader who loves a fast-paced kitchen and wants to help grow something fresh, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now with your CV and a short message telling us why you’d be a great fit for Sweet Jerk Job Type: Full-time Application question(s): • What experience do you have with Caribbean cuisine, and if none, what interests you in working with it?, • Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Experience: Kitchen management: 1 year (preferred)

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