Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Location: 30 Upper Grosvenor Street, Mayfair
About MA/NA MA/NA is inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Ma/Na the unseen energy within nature, ingredients, and the hands that honour them.
Blending refined Japanese dining with an exceptional cocktail, wine, and sake offering, MA/NA is a restaurant and bar where every detail is intentional from food and drink to design, sound, light, and service.
The Role As Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in delivering a kitchen experience defined by precision, balance, and craft.
You will help lead the team through preparation and service, ensuring dishes are executed with consistency, care, and attention to detail. This is an exciting opportunity for a focused and ambitious chef with a passion for Japanese cuisine to grow within one of Londons most exciting new openings.
Key Responsibilities Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations
Help lead, motivate, and train the kitchen team during preparation and service
Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to MA/NAs standards
Maintain excellent mise en place, hygiene, and food safety practices
Assist with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
Contribute to menu development, tastings, and seasonal changes
Lead by example with calm, discipline, and attention to detail
Support a positive, collaborative, and high-performing kitchen culture
What Were Looking For Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie in a high-end or fine dining kitchen
Good understanding of Japanese cuisine, ingredients, and techniques
Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
Calm, organised, and supportive approach to leadership
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Passion for seasonality, xwzovoh sustainability, and craftsmanship
Ambition to grow and help shape a flagship London opening
What We Offer Competitive salary and service charge package
Opportunity to join a flagship opening within the Thesleff Group
Training, development, and career progression
Collaboration with talented chefs, sommeliers, and beverage professionals
Staff meals, wellness initiatives, and a supportive creative environment
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Junior Sous Chef MA/NA
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.Location: 30 Upper Grosvenor Street, MayfairAbout MA/NA MA/NA is inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Ma/Na the unseen energy within nature, ingredients, and the hands that honour them.Blending refined Japanese dining with an exceptional cocktail, wine, and sake offering, MA/NA is a restaurant and bar where every detail is intentional from food and drink to design, sound, light, and service.The Role As Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in delivering a kitchen experience defined by precision, balance, and craft.You will help lead the team through preparation and service, ensuring dishes are executed with consistency, care, and attention to detail. This is an exciting opportunity for a focused and ambitious chef with a passion for Japanese cuisine to grow within one of Londons most exciting new openings.Key Responsibilities Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in daily kitchen operationsHelp lead, motivate, and train the kitchen team during preparation and serviceEnsure dishes are prepared and presented to MA/NAs standardsMaintain excellent mise en place, hygiene, and food safety practicesAssist with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisationContribute to menu development, tastings, and seasonal changesLead by example with calm, discipline, and attention to detailSupport a positive, collaborative, and high-performing kitchen cultureWhat Were Looking For Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie in a high-end or fine dining kitchenGood understanding of Japanese cuisine, ingredients, and techniquesStrong attention to detail and commitment to consistencyCalm, organised, and supportive approach to leadershipExcellent communication and teamwork skillsPassion for seasonality, xwzovoh sustainability, and craftsmanshipAmbition to grow and help shape a flagship London openingWhat We Offer Competitive salary and service charge packageOpportunity to join a flagship opening within the Thesleff GroupTraining, development, and career progressionCollaboration with talented chefs, sommeliers, and beverage professionalsStaff meals, wellness initiatives, and a supportive creative environmentJoin the MA/NA Opening Team If you are guided by precision, curiosity, and respect for craft and want to grow within a kitchen where emotion meets balance wed love to hear from you….