Assistant General Manager

3 weeks ago

Leicester Square, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Berenjak are seeking an Assistant General 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 Assistant General Manager looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Restaurant

Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, Berenjak is a fast paced, exciting and critically acclaimed Persian restaurant situated in the heart of Soho. The menu reinterprets the classic hole in the wall eateries lining the streets of Tehran. The restaurant accommodates 40 covers over one floor, rustic and lively, bringing to life Iranian history and culture. We have a passionate, fun & enthusiastic team that embody this culture and re-create, family-oriented memories for guests.

The Position

We're looking for an Assistant General 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.

As Assistant 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 Assistant General Manager will have:

Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager or Restaurant Manager ready to take on more responsibility;

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

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 World’s 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 Lyle’s, 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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