New Projects & Openings - General Manager
General Manager - New Projects & Openings
Salary - Competitive
Schedule - Full Time
Experience - Previous experience in a high-volume, premium Restaurant
We're looking for a General Manager who is confident, proactive and a roll-your-sleeves-up kind of leader. You will continually commit to the highest standards of service and focus on genuine hospitality and operational excellence. Working closely with the management team, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the restaurant, managing guest satisfaction, financials, recruitment and team development, stock management and health and safety.
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.
The Position
The successful General Manager will have:
- Previous experience as General Manager in a premium restaurant or member’s club;
- Charismatic 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 excellent knowledge of food and beverage;
- Previous experience working in high quality restaurant or Michelin preferred.
As General Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the whole restaurant operation and ensuring the running of a smooth service;
- Welcoming and attending to guests with an exceptional level of care and service, ensuring that they leave with a positive and memorable experience;
- Inspiring, motivating and training your team to deliver the highest levels of service and genuine, warm hospitality;
- Developing the restaurant into a pillar of the local community by building relationships with both our regular guests and local businesses;
- Leading the business with a hands on approach to your role and ensuring that you consistently support your team in day-to-day operations;
- Delivering commercial KPIs across ASPH, GPs, labour and overheads control.
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
- 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
- Wagestream – 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
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