Bartender

JKS Restaurants; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% dining discount across JKS

Wagestream pay access

Employee Assistance Program

Financial guidance

Wine & spirits training

Learning & development plan

Career progression

Referral incentive up to £600

Team events & awards

Wedding/new born care package

24/7 GP access

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

JKS Restaurants Ltd. is seeking a talented Bartender for our Mayfair location. You will join a driven team in a Michelin Bib Gourmand group known for Persian-inspired dining and an elevated beverage program. The role centers on delivering memorable guest experiences with passion for wine, spirits and cocktails, in a high-volume setting.

We value hospitality, craftsmanship and continuous learning, with benefits supporting your development and career growth within the group.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Bartender within a high-quality restaurant or bar.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences through knowledgeable service of wine, spirits and cocktails.
• Maintain highest standards of hospitality in a high-volume environment.
• Continuously develop beverage knowledge and cocktail skills.

Skills

Bartender

Job description

Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant

We’re looking for a talented Bartender to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitiousBartender to play a key role in a dynamic & growing restaurant group with big plans ahead. You will be joining a driven and passionate team. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand across three locations, Berenjak is an exciting group of Persian restaurants with four locations in the UK (Mayfair, Soho, Borough Market and Soho Farmhouse) and eight internationally across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and New York.

The Location

Berenjak Mayfair is the brand’s flagship new opening located at 80 Duke Street, a moment’s walk from Grosvenor Square in the heart of Mayfair. The design direction is inspired by Grandad’s villa in the North of Iran; a space that feels homey and relaxed but also elegant and mature whilst the service style focuses on genuine, warm hospitality and memorable guest experiences.

Guests can expect a mix of classic Berenjak classic Mazeh, Kababs and Khoresht with the addition of new elevated diverse regional Persian dishes. The beverage offering will draw a new focus to premium drinks options exclusively curated for the Duke Street location including new signature cocktails and an expanded wine selection.

The Position

The right Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about, wine, spirits and cocktails, and have a good background in high volume restaurants and bars, whilst holding themselves to the highest standards and delivering an exceptional experience to our guests.

The Successful Bartender will have:

• Prior experience as a Bartender within a high-quality restaurant or bar;
• Eagerness to improve and grow your own skills;
• 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 growing restaurant group;
• Passion and growth are two of our main values at Berenjak and the right candidate will share this ethos;

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:

• We’re closed on Sundays – that’s always a set day off!
• 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• 3 month celebration meal
• Trade price wine from our suppliers
• Wagestream – stream your pay earlier
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• WSET wine and spirits courses
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.
• Employee referral scheme – paying up to £600 per referral
• Team parties & long service awards
• Wedding gift & new born care package
• Access to 24/7 GP for you and your family
• Discounted Gym Membership

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.