Bartender

JKS Restaurants Holdings Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount 50% across JKS

Retail & Takeaway Discounts

Code App Membership

Gym membership discount

Stream pay early

Charity donations

Employee assistance program

Financial advice

Wedding gift & newborn care

Job summary

Brigadiers, part of JKS Restaurants Holdings Ltd in London, seeks an energetic Bartender to elevate guest experiences with knowledge of beers, whisky and cocktails. You’ll thrive in a busy, high-volume setting and bring personality and flair to the bar and drinks program.

The right candidate will have prior bartending experience in quality venues and a passion for hospitality, with a creative approach and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Bartender in a high-quality restaurant or bar.
• Eagerness to roll up sleeves and get stuck in.
• Passion for beverage, food and hospitality, with eagerness to learn.

Skills

Beer knowledge

Whisky knowledge

Cocktails

High-volume service

Job description

The Restaurant.

Inspired by the army mess bars of India, where military regiments go to eat, drink and socialise, Brigadiers accommodates 140 covers internally with a further 34 on an outdoor terrace. Encouraging socialising and camaraderie, live sport is shown on demand in selected rooms, whilst pool and classic card games is offered for those who wish to play while they eat and drink. The food offering focuses on different methods of Indian barbecue, utilising tandoors, charcoal grills, rotisseries, wood ovens and classic Indian smokers. The drinks offering marries together the food and social spirit of the restaurant with beer, whisky, cocktails on tap and large serves.. .

The Position.

The right Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about beers, whisky and cocktails, and have a good background in high volume restaurants and bars, whilst delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair.. .

The Successful Bartender will have:. .

• Prior experience as a Bartender within a high-quality restaurant or bar;
• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;
• A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;
• 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;

Beer and whisky will be at the heart of the drinks menu, with a seasonal changing list of beers on tap and a carefully curated global whisky list. Collaborating with world-class British and global breweries, Brigadiers will offer its own commissioned bespoke beer, as well as feature seasonal, art deco-inspired cocktails and large serve champagne fountains and punches.. .

Benefits.

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.. . We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:. .

Treat Yourself.

• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants.
• Retail & Takeaway Discounts.
• Code App Membership.

Look After Yourself.

• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Stream – stream your pay earlier.
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Financial Advice.
• Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions.

Progress Yourself.

• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar.
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.. .

Be Yourself.

• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral.
• Staff parties & long service awards.

The Group.

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 8 Michelin stars, 6 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World's 100 Best Restaurants, a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2025 and one of codes happiest places to work 2025. . The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Ambassadors Clubhouse, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Legado, along with cult favourites Hoppers, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar and Bibi,. . JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.

Experience: Not required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £14 – £16 hourly

About JKS Restaurants Holdings Ltd:

The Group:.

We currently have 28 brands in central London, 8 Michelin stars, 6 Michelin bib gourmands and 7 of our restaurants is in the top 100 restaurants in London.. We’re an incredibly diverse group of restaurants within Central London