Restaurant Manager
Salary - Up to £42000 per year
Schedule - Full Time
Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant
Berenjak are seeking a 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 group.
The Restaurant
Berenjak is named after the handfuls of brightly coloured, toasted rice eaten as a snack at funfairs in Persia.
Wherever you visit Berenjak, you can expect to be immersed in Irans rich cultural history. At Soho, you can find our reinterpretation of the hole-in-the-wall kabab houses that line the streets of Tehran, whereas in Borough, the Berenjak Townhouse journeys out of the centre of Tehran and into the rural foothills of the Alborz mountains which surround the city.
The Position
We're looking for a Restaurant Manager with experience managing a small Front of House team, who is confident, proactive and a roll-your-sleeves-up kind of leader. 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 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 & Culture
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
* Wagestream 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 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the Worlds 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, Sabor, and Lyles, 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.
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