Waiters & Bar all levels - New Opening

JKS are seeking Waiters & Bartenders of all levels to join their exciting New Opening in Chiswick, The Hound. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Floor or Bar candidate looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.

Location

The third opening from JKS & Dom Jacobs will open on Chiswick High Road, West London. Following on from the Success of The Cadogan Arms and The George.

Headed up by Managing Director Dom, with food by Culinary Director James Knappett. The menus at The Hound, Cadogan Arms & The George focus on simply prepared British produce, celebrating the provenance of locally sourced fish, meat, and fresh vegetables, as well as sharing roasts on Sunday. Drinks range from cocktails to a carefully curated wine list, and a comprehensive beer list.

The Cadogan Arms - Voted in the UK's Top 50 Gastro Pubs The Cadogan Arms is a much-loved Chelsea institution, restored to its former glory with a renovation that pays homage to the public house’s two centuries spent serving the local community. Comprising a bustling ground floor bar, an opulent dining room, and downstairs space ‘The Rose Room’.

The George is an 18th-century, Grade II listed public house on Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia. Spanning two floors, gilded Victorian mirrors, enamel paintings, and oak panelling remain unchanged, thanks to careful stewardship over the centuries. Large regency windows overlook the hustle and bustle of Great Portland Street, with original architectural details throughout and several private and semi-private spaces available for private hire.

The Position

The succesful candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about food and drink, with a background in high volume restaurants and bars, delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair.

• Prior experience on the floor or bar within a fast paced-quality restaurant or bar;
• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;
• A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail and a highly personable nature.
• Passion for beverage, food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;
• The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting 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
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions

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

• 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 6 Michelin stars, 3 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, and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George. The group also includes retail outfits Ambassador General Store, Hoppers Cash & Kari, Berenjak Bazaar, BAO Convni, Bubbleshop by Sandia Chang.

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.