Head Waiter

Hopperslondon; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% dining across JKSRestaurants

Retail & Takeaway Discounts

Code App Membership

Job summary

JKS Restaurants is seeking a Head Waiter/Waitress to lead the front of house with warmth and professionalism. You will ensure a memorable guest experience and coach the team to deliver high standards in a fast-paced, quality environment.

With a focus on hospitality, attention to detail, and a passion for food, you will contribute to a dynamic, trend-setting restaurant group known for excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Waiter/Waitress within a fast paced quality restaurant.
• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in.
• A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm and genuine welcome to guests and deliver an exceptional standard of service.
• Continually lead and inspire the front of house team to maintain memorable experiences.
• Support career development within a trend-setting restaurant group.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

The Restaurant

Opened in 2017, Hoppers Marylebone pays homage to the Tropical Modernist movement and the legacy of late Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Accommodating 100 guests across two floors and an outdoor terrace, St Christopher’s Place offers a sophisticated yet high-energy work environment in the heart of London. It is an ideal setting for those who thrive in a fast-paced, yet fun and accessible environments. A unique offering, teamwork and it's genuine hospitality has made this restaurant a huge success from its opening and stand out amongst the strong competition in the area.

The Position

As Head Waiter/Waitress, you be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same.

If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:

• Prior experience as a Waiter/Waitress within a fast paced quality, restaurant;
• 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;

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.