Gymkhana are seeking a Senior 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
Located in Mayfair, Gymkhana is inspired by the bars, social, sports and members’ clubs of the British Raj in India and serves contemporary Indian cuisine using seasonal British ingredients with a strong focus on the tandoori oven. Opened in 2013, Gymkhana went on to win its first Michelin star, and in 2024 the second Michelin star becoming the first Indian restaurant in London to ever hold a pair. Restaurant Magazine’s Restaurant of the Year and BMW Square Meal Restaurant of the Year in 2014. “Gymkhana is the best restaurant I have ever been to.” Giles Coren, The Times.
This year, Gymkhana was awarded a second Michelin Star, having held one Michelin Star for the past ten years. In 2014, Gymkhana won Best Restaurant at the National Restaurant Awards and BMW Square Meal Restaurant of the Year.
The Position
We're looking for a Senior Restaurant Manager with a fine dining/Michelin Star background and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. As a Senior Restaurant 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.
We are looking for a Senior 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. 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