Head Waiter

At KOL, part of the MJMK group, we source and celebrate the finest expressions of British ingredients, championing wild food and seasonality to create dishes that reflect the bright, fresh flavours of Mexican cooking. The kitchen team is headed up by Chef Patron Santiago Lastra and was awarded a Michelin star in 2022, followed by being named 23rd in the World’s 50 Best in 2023. Respect and understanding are central to our work. Before ingredients and dishes, we invest in the people and producers who trust us to represent their culture and traditions and our team also reflects this. As KOL continues its success, we’re looking for a Head Waiter to join the team, who will direct the restaurant service, creating and setting service standards and development for the team.

As a Head Waiter at KOL, we can offer you:

· Up to £40,000 salary package, dependent on your experience.

· Work/life balance with a four-day working week.

· 25% staff discount across all MJMK sites.

· Free staff meals and drinks while on shift.

· Up to £500 team referral bonus.

· Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK as we expand in the near future.

· Mental health and well-being assistance with Hospitality Action who can offer free advice and counselling if you’re struggling at work or at home.

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, after your first year with us.

· An extra day’s holiday every year you’re with us.

· An enhanced pension plan and the opportunity to take a sabbatical for a month, with two weeks paid by MJMK, after you’ve worked with us for 5 years.

A KOL Head Waiter is:

· A hands-on, natural leader who can support the General Manager to nurture and grow a large team.

· An enthusiastic and proactive individual, who is happy taking responsibility for all areas of the restaurant.

· Able to work with integrity, excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

· Passionate and knowledgeable about food, wine and hospitality and able to exceed guests’ expectations.

· Responsible for their knowledge and learning in their job role, always looking to consistently be the best.

We’d love to hear from you if you’re an experienced Head Waiter and you’re up for a new challenge and the opportunity to work alongside Santiago Lastra.