Head of People & HR

MJMK Restaurants

London£70K-£75KFull time

We are looking for a talented Head of People & HR to work across the group. The role will manage a team of 3-4 people, and report to Operations Director and Co-Founders


Please note, we will only consider applications from candidates with a minimum of 3 years HR experience in the restaurant industry in the UK.


SALARY:

  • £70,000 - 75,000


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Designate clear roles & responsibilities for your team, and facilitate their smooth and positive interaction with other departments and sites. Set exemplary standards of training and development in your team; support and equip GM’s/HOD’s with necessary tools to develop their teams
  • Put together and help implement recruitment SOP’s, guidelines and standards for operations teams to use, alongside recruitment manager. Support directors with recruitment of senior roles
  • Develop a best-in-class onboarding and induction process of all employees, and oversee its implementation. Work with ops on creating bespoke induction programmes for senior team members
  • Work with operations on training and development plans for various team members. Oversee external trainers/coaches on various projects
  • Support operations with creating robust systems and processes for team member evaluation, development and performance management (where requited)
  • Support operations with managing employee relations including disciplinaries, grievances and dismissals, and fit for purpose policies and procedures
  • Lead more complex ER issues with a solid understanding of UK employment law, especially as it relates to hospitality (e.g. TRONC)
  • Ultimate responsibility for all HR documentation and compliance across the business, including regular audits and reporting
  • Lead on all HR platforms used across the business - support sites with training and audit
  • Develop and implement a best in class employee benefits programme
  • Responsible for all company-wide communications, relevant organisational and people announcements, team newsletters etc
  • Support accurate and compliant payroll processing
  • Support senior directors with organisational structure development, ensuring clear lines of communication, reporting lines, ways of working etc.
  • Work closely with senior directors on nurturing a positive culture across the business


ABOUT MJMK RESTAURANTS

  • Casa do Frango (3 sites) - Portuguese grill concept with restaurants in London Bridge, Heddon Street and Victoria
  • KOL – fine dining Mexican restaurant located in Marylebone, with chef patron Santiago Lastra. KOL has a Michelin star and is listed as Nr 23 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants
  • Lisboeta – premium Lisbon-inspired restaurant by Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes, in Fitzrovia
  • Fonda - a contemporary Mexican concept from KOL Chef Patron, Santiago Lastra, which has just opened in Heddon Street
  • AngloThai – debut restaurant from the brilliant chef John Chantarasak, focusing on Thai recipes using British ingredients, opening in Marylebone in the coming weeks