Restaurant Manager

JKS Restaurants; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Takeaway discounts

Code App Membership

Discounted gym membership

Stream – early pay

Charity donations

Employee assistance program

Financial advice

Wedding gift & newborn care

Season ticket loan

Learning & development calendar

Career progression

Extra holiday—30 days

Employee referral scheme

Staff parties & long service awards

Job summary

JKS Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Ambassadors Clubhouse in Mayfair to lead the front of house team and deliver a warm, memorable guest experience.

You will work closely with senior management, manage financials, recruitment, training and development, stock control and health and safety to uphold the highest standards of service.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a Restaurant Manager who can inspire, motivate, lead and develop teams.
• A warm, personable and professional nature is essential.
• Be creative with excellent attention to detail.
• Have passion for food & beverage and knowledge of the London restaurant scene.
• Working knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage staff costs and review rotas accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Overall performance of the front of house team.
• Manage financials and recruitments and team development.
• Stock management and health and safety oversight.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service excellence

Food safety knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

London dining scene knowledge

Job description

The Restaurant

Ambassadors Clubhouse is a Mayfair restaurant and bar celebrating the food, drink, music and culture of Punjab. It is part of JKS Restaurants, the group behind Gymkhana, Trishna and Brigadiers.

Named after the founders’ grandfather, a former Ambassador, the space draws inspiration from his residence in Northern India and the region’s abandoned party mansions. It reflects the warmth of Punjabi hospitality through the sharing of food and liquor.

The menus highlight the rich culinary heritage of North India’s Punjab, drawing on flavours from roadside stalls, family kitchens, and royal palaces. Rare recipes and traditional techniques are carefully preserved, allowing the cuisine to shine in its most authentic form.

Cocktails bring a sense of theatre and generosity, alongside large serves and a playful selection of shots, with an all-day drinks list that moves seamlessly from lunch into late-night celebrations.

After hours, AMBASSY comes to life on the lower ground floor, a dedicated music space hosting leading global artists throughout the year from the Punjabi music scene and beyond.

In 2026, Ambassadors Clubhouse was awarded one Michelin Star, becoming the first Punjabi restaurant in the UK to receive this honour.

The Position

As Restaurant Manager, you will be a hands‑on, proactive and enthusiastic leader, injecting your personality into your work and inspiring the team to deliver a warm and memorable guest experience. You will continually commit to the highest standards of service and operations, and working closely with the senior management team, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the front of house team, managing financials, recruitment and team development, stock management and health and safety.

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager that has:

• The ability to inspire, motivate, lead and develop teams;
• A Warm, personable and professional nature;
• Creative with excellent attention to detail;
• Passion for and knowledge of food and beverage, and the London restaurant scene;
• Working knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety requirements;
• Ability to manage staff costs and review rotas accordingly;

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
• Season Ticket Loan

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

• Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days)
• 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.