General Manager

2 weeks ago

St James Bristol, United Kingdom Gymkhana Full time

JKS Restaurants are seeking a General Manager to lead the team at their two Michelin-starred restaurant in Mayfair. The successful candidate will be personable, passionate, and possess exceptional experience in the fine dining space. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned General Manager looking to join 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 strong focus on the tandoori oven. Since its opening in 2013, Gymkhana has garnered numerous accolades, including its first Michelin star and, in 2024, a second Michelin star, making it the first Indian restaurant in London to hold two.The restaurant was also named Restaurant of the Year by Restaurant Magazine and BMW Square Meal in 2014.

As Giles Coren of The Times remarked, "Gymkhana is the best restaurant I have ever been to."

The Position

We're looking for a General Manager with a fine dining/Michelin Star background and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. As General 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.

As General Manager, you will be responsible for:

Overseeing a large restaurant team 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 waiting staff to deliver the highest levels of service;

Carrying out all opening and closing procedures.

The successful General Manager will have:

Previous experience as a General Manager in a fine dining or Michelin starred restaurant;

Warm and welcoming 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 a good knowledge of food and beverage;

Eagerness to learn and develop your career within an award-winning restaurant group.

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

The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the World’s 100 Best restaurants.

The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyle’s; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group

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