About Hoppers

Hoppers was founded by JKS Restaurants and Karan Gokani in October 2015. The first Hoppers in Soho was inspired by toddy shops, home cooking and roadside stalls of Sri Lanka and South India, and served its namesake Hoppers alongside Dosas, Kothu, Short Eats, Rice and Roasts. The acclaim soon followed with reviews from London Evening’s Standard’s Fay Maschler and the late Sunday Times critic A.A. Gill who applauded Hoppers for its “seductive, comehither menu” and “spectacular, impressive, authentic, confident and swaggering kitchen”.The restaurant went on to secure its Michelin Bib Gourmand in its first year.

Following the success of Hoppers Soho, a second Hoppers at Marylebone’s St Christopher’s Place, themed around the iconic Tropical Modernist movement of the late Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, opening in September 2017. Hoppers King’s Cross, the third and largest of the three restaurants opened in February 2020 inspired by the much-travelled coastal journey from Colombo, the island’s capital, to the historical Dutch town of Galle.

Our brand new Hoppers in Shoreditch inside the iconic Tea Builing is now open. Marking ten years since we opened Soho, our new restaurant looks ahead to the new chapter, with plenty of new dishes, drinks and stories to share.

In the past ten years Hoppers has won several awards and is recognised as one of the leading South Asian restaurant brands in the UK and internationally. Over the coming years, Hoppers has plans to grow across the UK and Internationally providing numerous opportunities for its team members to develop and take on new and exciting roles.

The role

Strategic

• Develop and execute the group's marketing strategy aligned with business objectives and brand vision.
• Lead the marketing team in delivering cohesive campaigns and initiatives across all restaurant brands.
• Establish clear marketing KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure performance and ROI.
• Guide the evolution of brand positioning and marketing approach based on market insights and customer feedback.
• Champion the company's vision and values throughout all marketing activities and communications.
• Provide strategic marketing input to the senior leadership team for business planning and development.
• Oversee marketing budget allocation and optimisation across channels and restaurants.
• Develop and maintain the group's marketing calendar, ensuring alignment with operational activities.

Operations

• Ensure effective implementation of marketing initiatives across all restaurant locations.
• Develop robust processes for marketing campaign execution and evaluation.
• Coordinate with Operations to align marketing activities with operational capabilities.
• Oversee the production and distribution of all marketing materials and collateral.
• Implement systems for gathering and analysing customer data to inform marketing decisions.
• Drive efficiency in marketing operations through technology adoption and process improvement.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and marketing suppliers.
• Ensure consistency in marketing execution across multiple restaurant brands.

Communication

• Develop and maintain the group's tone of voice and communication guidelines.
• Oversee all external communications including press releases, media statements, and crisis communications.
• Build and nurture relationships with key media contacts, influencers, and industry partners.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Lead internal communications related to marketing initiatives and brand developments.
• Present marketing strategies and performance reports to the board and leadership team.
• Ensure effective knowledge sharing between marketing and operational teams.
• Act as brand guardian across all customer touchpoints and communications.

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
• 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 33 days)
• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral
• Staff parties & long service awards
• Engagement events throughout the year

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, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2025.

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

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.