Restaurant Manager

JKS Restaurants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunday off

50% dining discount

3-month celebration meal

Trade price wine

Wagestream pay access

Charity donations

Employee Assistance Program

Financial advice

WSET courses

Learning & development plan

Career progression

Referral scheme £600

Team parties

Long service awards

Wedding gift

24/7 GP

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

JKS Restaurants is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead one of its acclaimed venues with warmth, presence and hands-on leadership. You will oversee a large front-of-house team and drive guest experiences that reflect our award-winning hospitality culture.

In this role you will recruit, onboard and train staff, maintain service standards, and collaborate with Kitchen teams to deliver consistent, high-quality dining experiences across a dynamic group known for its strong growth and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager ready to take on more responsibility.
• Hands-on leadership with attention to detail and a warm, welcoming persona.
• Proven ability to lead, train and inspire a team.
• Passion for hospitality and knowledge of food & beverage.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior management team in day-to-day operations with warmth and professionalism.
• Oversee a large, dynamic FOH team to ensure smooth service.
• Build a high-performing team, celebrate wins and give constructive feedback.
• Develop recruitment, onboarding and training to integrate new staff.
• Champion quality and consistency by coordinating FOH and Kitchen teams.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Guest experience

Team motivation

Job description

Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant

We’re looking for a talented Restaurant Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitiousRestaurant Manager 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

Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, Berenjak is a fast paced, exciting and critically acclaimed Persian restaurant situated in the heart of Soho. The menu reinterprets the classic hole in the wall eateries lining the streets of Tehran. The restaurant accommodates 40 covers over one floor, rustic and lively, bringing to life Iranian history and culture. We have a passionate, fun & enthusiastic team that embody this culture and re-create, family-oriented memories for guests.

The Position

We’re looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager, but most importantly, a committed self-starter who is eager to learn, develop and be part of this unique restaurant. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair, we want to meet you!

The successful Restaurant Manager will have:

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager ready to take on more responsibility;
• Warm and welcoming persona, along with a hands-on approach to work and impeccable attention to detail;
• Proven ability to lead, train and inspire a team;
• Passion for hospitality and a good knowledge of food and beverage;
• Eagerness to learn and develop your career within an award-winning restaurant group.

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the senior management team in managing day-to-day restaurant operations with warmth and professionalism
• Ensuring the running of a smooth service. This is a hands-on management role and the ideal candidate will be able to oversee and manage a large, dynamic FOH team.
• Build a tight-knit, high-performing team. Celebrate wins, recognise talent, and give feedback that lifts people up.
• Developing recruitment, onboarding, and training — help new team members feel at home from day one.
• Champion quality and consistency - ensure positive communication between both the FOH and Kitchen teams to deliver excellent service and guest experience.

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.