Head of People and Culture

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom MJMK Restaurants Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled HR professional to lead our people and culture strategy across MJMK Restaurants. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of 3-4 people and reporting to the Operations Director and Co-Founders.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years HR experience in the restaurant industry in the UK and will be able to design clear roles and responsibilities for their team, facilitate their smooth interaction with other departments and sites, and set exemplary standards of training and development.

The role will also involve developing a best-in-class onboarding and induction process, working with operations to create bespoke induction programmes for senior team members, and overseeing external trainers/coaches on various projects.

Additionally, the HR Director will be responsible for supporting operations with creating robust systems and processes for team member evaluation, development, and performance management, as well as managing employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances, and dismissals.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of UK employment law, especially as it relates to hospitality, and will be able to lead on all HR documentation and compliance across the business.

They will also be responsible for leading on all HR platforms used across the business, supporting sites with training and audit, and developing and implementing a best-in-class employee benefits programme.

Finally, the HR Director will be responsible for all company-wide communications, relevant organisational and people announcements, team newsletters, and supporting accurate and compliant payroll processing.

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


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