Restaurant Manager

JKS Restaurants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant group in London is seeking a passionate Restaurant Manager to lead the team at The Cadogan Arms. The role involves inspiring staff, ensuring high service standards, and managing financials and operations. Ideal candidates should have experience in quality dining, a warm personality, and a strong passion for food and beverage. This position offers competitive benefits and a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

50% discount at JKS Group

Private Healthcare after 1 year

40% gym memberships

Employee of the Month Awards

Tasty staff meals

Referral bonus up to £800

WSET Training

Supplier trips

Twice yearly staff parties

1 paid charity day

CODE Membership

Gifts for personal events

Wagestream – early pay

Bespoke coaching and training

Qualifications

• Experience within a quality restaurant or pub.
• Warm, personable and professional nature.
• Working knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inject personality into work and inspire team.
• Commit to highest standards of service and operations.
• Manage financials, recruitment, team development.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Food and beverage knowledge

Communication

Job description

Salary - Up to £40,000 per annum
Schedule - Full Time
Experience - Previous experience within a quality Restaurant or Pub

The Cadogan Arms are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Restaurant Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed pub group.

The Restaurant

The Cadogan Arms is unique, reflecting its heritage and location, but founded on the core values and principles. Sustainability, provenance, seasonality and traceability shines through, with each venue putting our producers as the stars of our offering. Always striving to be the best local restaurant in the area we occupy, we will always cook from fresh.

James Knappett, of two Michelin-star Kitchen Table in Fitzrovia is culinary director, which is a sign of how important the food is at The Cadogan Arms. Heading our kitchen day-to-day is John Sparks, and the pair are aiming to create a food and drink offering which celebrates British produce and the return of community driven, neighbourhood dining. Drinks at The Cadogan Arms showcase exclusive beers, cask and craft ales alongside an extensive wine list and contemporary cocktails

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

• JKS Group Discount 50%
• Private Healthcare with Vitality after 1 year service
• 40% off with Virgin Active, PureGym & Nuffield Gyms
• Employee of the Month Awards
• Tasty and nutritious Staff meals
• Employee Referral Bonus up to £800
• WSET Training
• Industry leading training technology
• Supplier trips
• Twice yearly staff parties
• 1 paid day per year to donate to a charity of your choosing
• CODE Membership
• LOS, Bday, Maternity, Paternity, Wedding Gifts
• Wagestream - Advance your pay
• Bespoke coaching and training courses with The Good Life

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 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024.

The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table and Sabor, along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.

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.