Up to £52,900.00 per annum,depending on experience
Restaurant Manager Candidate Requirements:
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Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a leadership role in hospitality.
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Experience managing and training dining room teams.
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Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
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Excellent communication skills for managing teams and interacting with guests.
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Experience in recruitment,onboarding,and staff development.
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Ability to manage and enhance guest experiences.
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Skilled in handling guest feedback,complaints,and VIP requests.
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Ability to oversee dining room operations before,during,and after service.
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Strong problem-solving skills for service-related issues.
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Experience in developing and delivering staff training.
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Ability to conduct team briefings and manage onboarding.
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Collaborates with teams to drive covers and maximize revenue.
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Works toward achieving KPIs like guest satisfaction and SPH.
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Ensures a high standard of cleanliness,service,and operational readiness.
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Willingness to work flexible hours and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
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Positive attitude with a focus on creating a welcoming environment.
What We Offer Our Restaurant Manager:
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50% discount across all MJMK restaurants
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Opportunity to develop your career growth with MJMK Restaurants
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Retailer discount from Sainsbury,Tesco,M&S and more from Hospitality Essentials by Hospitality Action
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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
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us
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5 day’s Company Sick Pay after a year with us
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MJMK Anniversary scheme
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Work/life balance with a four-day working week.
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 as one of the 'World's 50 Best Restaurants' for 3 years in a row. 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 Restaurant Manager to join the team and support the General Manager with the day to day of the restaurant and helping to develop the rest of the team.
We’d love to hear from you if you’re an experienced Assistant General Manager 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.
