Barback

JKS Restaurants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gymkhana is a renowned restaurant inspired by Indian clubs, offering bold, traditional flavours and a modern Indian cocktail scene. We are looking for a Barback who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to roll up their sleeves and contribute to a dynamic team.

You will support beverage and service operations, learn continually, and develop your career within a forward-thinking restaurant group. Excellent growth opportunities await in a high-profile kitchen and bar environment.

Qualifications

• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in.
• Passion for beverage, food and hospitality with a desire to continually learn.
• Desire to develop your career within an ambitious, trend-setting restaurant group.

Responsibilities

• Barback role in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Support bar and service team to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to maintaining a top-level guest experience.

Skills

Eagerness

Hospitality passion

Career growth

Job description

The Restaurant

Gymkhana is inspired by the elite clubs of India where members of high society socialise, eat, drink, celebrate and play sport. The Gymkhana menus take influence from the breadth of India, focusing on tandoori-grilled specialties, classic regional curries, biryanis and chaat-style sharing plates. The flavours are bold, rooted in tradition and richly layered with spices. The bars at Gymkhana specialise in a collection of Club Cocktails, which showcase the finest Indian ingredients and flavour combinations, offering a modern Indian interpretation on renowned classics. Above the restaurant is 42, Gymkhana’s intimate cocktail lounge. Gymkhana received its second Michelin Star in 2024, a decade after the first Star and winning Best Restaurant at the National Restaurant Awards and BMW Square Meal Restaurant of the Year.

The Position

As Barback you'll have a good background in high volume restaurants and bars and thrive in a fast-paced environment. There are great opportunities for growth and career development for the successful Barback.

The Successful Barback Will Have

• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;
• Passion for beverage, food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;
• The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group;