KOL Head Bartender Requirements:

A team-player. We believe that our people are stronger together and support each other, no matter what department they work in.
Passionate and knowledgeable about food, wine and hospitality.
Able to exceed guests’ expectations, by following KOL Service Steps and bringing their own personality to the guest journey.
Able to work with integrity, excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
A hands-on, natural leader who can support the General Manager to nurture and grow an excellent drink offering orientated around genuine hospitality.
Able to work with integrity, generosity, and excellent attention to detail for people & products.
A champion of our values and ethos, motivating the team to be always working to a ‘best in class’ level.
An expert in working with fresh, top-quality ingredients and building relationships with our world leading drinks partners.
Responsible for their knowledge and learning in their job role, always looking to consistently be the best and get the best out of their peers.
An experienced leader, able to recruit, train and ensure standards and guest experiences are maintained to KOL standards.
Experienced in a similar restaurant and bar role for two years or more.

As a Head Bartender at KOL, we offer you:

Work-life balance of 4 days per week (KOL & AT BOH only)
50% staff discount across all MJMK restaurants
Free staff meals while on shift
Up to £500 team referral bonus
Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK Restaurants
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us
Extra day’s holiday every year you’re with us, up to 5 extra days
Wide range of benefits from Hospitality Action - Including: mental health & well-being support, Benefits Hub with retail discounts, wellness podcast, nutrition-focused recipes, digital gym, mindfulness meditation, as well as Employee Assistance Program
Company sick pay after one year of service

About KOL

At KOL, part of the MJMK Restaurants 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 and rising to 17th in 2024. 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 Bar Manager to join the team, who will support the seamless running of the bar by providing a highly efficient and effective service, ensuring standards are maintained.

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

About MJMK Restaurants

MJMK Restaurants own and operate 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.

In 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.