NEW OPENING - CASA DO FRANGO
HEAD CHEF
UP TO £60K
Head Chef Candidate Requirements
- Passionate Head Chef committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences during service
- Inspiring leader who develops, trains, and motivates kitchen teams
- Confident working with fresh, best-in-class ingredients
- Dedicated to quality, consistency, and meticulous presentation standards
- Highly organised in managing kitchen operations - ordering, food safety, maintenance reporting
- Commercially skilled in managing P&L, labour and food costs, and invoice accuracy
- Strong communicator collaborating effectively with FOH, Executive Chef, and leadership team
- Proactive problem solver who upholds HR standards and supports team morale
- Competent using systems such as Marketman and Check365, maintaining BOH administration
- Focused on succession planning and developing future culinary talent
What We Offer Our Head Chef
- 50% staff discount across all MJMK restaurants
- Complimentary staff meals on shift
- Career development opportunities across MJMK Restaurants
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year
- Additional holiday day per year of service - up to 5 extra days
- 5 days Company Sick Pay after one year
- Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action, including:
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Retail discounts via Benefits Hub
- Wellness podcasts
- Nutrition resources
- Digital gym access
- Mindfulness and meditation tools
About Casa do Frango
Our journey began in 2018 with Casa do Frango London Bridge - a Portuguese grill concept inspired by Marco’s heritage and upbringing in Southern Portugal. Built around fresh, wood charcoal-grilled cooking in a warm, welcoming environment, it quickly became a neighbourhood favourite.
Following this success, we expanded to Mayfair (2022) and Victoria (2023).
We are now seeking a Head Chef for an exciting new Casa opening. You will play a key role in delivering outstanding guest experiences and supporting our continued growth.
Since launch, Casa do Frango has received widespread critical acclaim, including praise from Jay Rayner and Marina O’Loughlin, and we remain focused on building something special for both guests and team members alike.
MJMK Restaurants was recognised with:
- Disruptor Brand — Peach 20/20 Hero & Icon Awards 2023
- Emerging Concept — MCA Hospitality Awards 2023
With further expansion planned, this is a moment of real opportunity for career progression.
About MJMK Restaurants
MJMK Restaurants operates a portfolio of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, the group began with Casa do Frango.
In 2020, MJMK partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL in Marylebone — a fine dining restaurant celebrating Mexican cuisine through British ingredients. KOL holds a Michelin Star and has been named among The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
In 2024, the group launched:
- Fonda — a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair
- AngloThai — the debut restaurant from John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients
AngloThai earned a Michelin Star within three months of opening and was named Opening of the Year at the 2025 National Restaurant Awards Top 100 list.
September 2025 saw the launch of Luso — a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia — continuing the group’s expansion.