Senior Waiter / Waitress

JKS Restaurants Holdings Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JKS Restaurants Holdings Ltd is seeking a Senior Waiter/Waitress for its Michelin-starred Gymkhana in London. This role requires previous experience in fine dining, a passion for exceptional service, and an interest in Indian cuisine. Join a critically acclaimed team dedicated to delivering sophisticated dining experiences that celebrate contemporary Indian flavors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-end, fine dining restaurant, preferably Michelin star.
• A keen interest in Indian cuisine and a desire to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintaining excellent attention to detail.

Skills

Exceptional guest experience

Attention to detail

Personable nature

Interest in Indian cuisine

Job description

Senior Waiter/Waitress - Gymkhana
Salary - up to £17 ph
Schedule - Full Time
Experience - Previous experience within a Michelin star restaurant or similar setting

Gymkhana is seeking a Senior Waiter/Waitress to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable, and passionate about food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Waiter/Waitress looking for a role in an award-winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Restaurant

Operating in Mayfair for over a decade, Gymkhana is inspired by the bars, social, sports, and members’ clubs of the British Raj in India. It serves contemporary Indian cuisine using seasonal British ingredients, with a focus on the tandoori oven. Since opening in 2013, Gymkhana has received numerous accolades, including two Michelin stars as of 2024, making it the first Indian restaurant in London with two stars. It was also named Restaurant of the Year by Restaurant Magazine and BMW Square Meal in 2014. Giles Coren of The Times praised it as "the best restaurant I have ever been to."

The Position

The ideal Senior Waiter/Waitress will have:

• Previous experience in a high-end, fine dining restaurant (Michelin and Indian cuisine experience is a bonus)
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences
• A keen interest in Indian cuisine, with a desire to learn and develop
• Excellent attention to detail and a personable nature

Additional Details

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £15 – £17 hourly

About JKS Restaurants Holdings Ltd

The Group: We have 28 brands in central London, 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin bib gourmands, and 7 of our restaurants are in the top 100 restaurants in London. We are a diverse group of restaurants within Central London.