Junior Sous Chef Candidate Requirements:

Ability to deliver consistently high-quality food and a great guest experience
Confident working across all kitchen sections with flexibility and attention to detail
Capable of executing prep for all food service operations as directed by senior chefs
Knowledge of food safety practices, including Check 365 temperature entries
Ability to complete accurate section orders and maintain stock levels
Awareness of equipment maintenance and prompt reporting of any faults
Strong team player with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills
Proven ability to train and support CDPs within assigned sections
A role model who champions culture, morale, and motivation within the kitchen
Ability to manage prep volumes based on cover count
Ensure all prep is reviewed and signed off by a senior team member
Quickly escalate food quality or service issues to the Sous Chef
Confident in supervising a section during service and ensuring team standards
Strong communication with senior chefs on team and building-related concerns
Ability to lead the team in the absence of a Sous Chef or during their holidays
Organised approach to shift handovers and prep planning

As a Juniotr sous Chef at Luso, we offer you:

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
Anniversary reward scheme for each year with us

About Luso

Opened in September 2025 on Charlotte Street, Luso is a contemporary Portuguese restaurant developed in collaboration with acclaimed chef Leandro Carreira, known for his bold, ingredient-led approach and time at the legendary Mugaritz. Taking the place of Lisboeta, Luso celebrates Portugal’s Iberian Atlantic coastline where land, sea, and centuries-old wood fire cooking traditions come together. Expect refined, modern expressions of iconic dishes alongside a wine list showcasing the richness of Portugal’s terroirs. Luso is the latest chapter from MJMK Restaurants a proud evolution that honours Lisboeta’s legacy while shaping a bold new future for the team and space.

We’d love to hear from you if you’re an experienced General Manager and you’re up for a new challenge and the opportunity to work alongside Nuno Mendes. Bem-vindo à nossa casa; welcome to our home.

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.