Commis Waiter/Waitress

Plaza Khao Gaeng; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount 50%

Wagestream pay advance

Charity donations & community support

Employee assistance program

Financial guidance

WSET wine courses

Personal development plan

Career progression

Referral bonuses up to £600

Team events & long service awards

Wedding gift & newborn care package

24/7 GP access

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Berenjak Borough is seeking a Commis Waiter/Waitress to join our dynamic team. The role calls for energy, a willingness to learn, and a passion for hospitality, delivering outstanding guest experiences with personality and flair.

As part of a growing restaurant group, you’ll have opportunities to develop within a renowned brand known for its Persian-inspired cuisine and Bib Gourmand accolades. Competitive hours and a supportive team await.

Qualifications

• Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair
• Communicate effectively within a small team
• Develop and grow within a trend-setting restaurant group

Job description

Berenjak Borough - Commis Waiter/Waitress

Commis Waiter/Waitress - Berenjak Borough

Salary - Up to £15.50 per hour

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant

We're looking for a talentedCommis Waiter/Waitress to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitiousCommis Waiter/Waitress 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 the USA

The Restaurant

Berenjak Borough takes inspiration from traditional Iranian townhouses found in the rural foothills of the Alborz Mountains which surround the city of Tehran. A familiar scene occupies the ground floor: an open kitchen, where guests can take a seat at the lively counter and watch all the action, just as they can in the Soho original. Alternatively, they can ascend to the first floor to find a new Berenjak experience: an Iranian 'dining room', where convivial group feasts on large tables are the order of the day.

The Position

We're looking for an experienced and energetic Commis Waiter/Waitress, but most importantly, we're looking for committed self-starters who are eager to learn, develop and be part of this unique restaurant. Working in a small team you'll need to be able to communicate effectively, delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair.

The Successful Commis Waiter/Waitress will have:

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

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 packageAccess 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.