Senior Restaurant Manager

Hopperslondon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly dining allowance (JKS)

Employee dining discounts across JKS

Retail & takeaway discounts

Code App membership

Company tech scheme

Job summary

JKS Restaurants is seeking a Senior Restaurant Manager for Brigadiers in London. You will be a hands-on leader, driving exceptional guest experiences, managing front-of-house operations, and leading a passionate team to uphold the highest service standards.

Ideal candidates will have a fine dining background, strong P&L and staff development capabilities, plus a proactive approach to health, safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing front-of-house in fine dining environments.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills with a hands-on approach.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, rostering and health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee service standards, financial performance, recruitment and training.
• Manage stock, procurement and health & safety compliance across the restaurant.
• Collaborate with management to drive guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service excellence

Fine dining knowledge

Food safety knowledge

P&L management

Staff development

Tools

POS systems

Stock management systems

Job description

The Restaurant

Inspired by the army mess bars of India, where military regiments go to eat, drink and socialise, Brigadiers accommodates 140 covers internally with a further 34 on an outdoor terrace. Encouraging socialising and camaraderie, live sport is shown on demand in selected rooms, whilst pool and classic card games is offered for those who wish to play while they eat and drink. The food offering focuses on different methods of Indian barbecue, utilising tandoors, charcoal grills, rotisseries, wood ovens and classic Indian smokers. The drinks offering marries together the food and social spirit of the restaurant with beer, whisky, cocktails on tap and large serves.

The Position

We're looking for a Senior Restaurant Manager with a fine dining background and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. As a Senior 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 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 Senior 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

• Monthly JKS Dining Out Allowance
• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• Retail & Takeaway Discounts
• Code App Membership
• Company tech scheme

Look After Yourself

• Discounted Gym Membership
• Stream – stream your pay earlier
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 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.