Senior General Manager - New Opening - JKS Restaurants
Salary - Dependant on experience Schedule - Full Time
Experience - Previous experience as a General Manager in a quality restaurant
From the founders of the Michelin-starred Sabor, Chef Nieves Barragn Mohacho, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a passionate and talented Senior General Manager to be part of Legadoa brand-new Spanish restaurant opening this summer in Shoreditch.
If you're ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in London's culinary scene and work with a talented team delivering exceptional food and hospitality, we want to hear from you! Were looking for an experienced Senior General Manager who shares the same enthusiasm, dedication and passion for food, vibrant hospitality and a unique culinary experience.
The Restaurant Legado, meaning legacy in Spanish will showcase the depth and diversity of Spanish food. With over two decades of experience leading Spanish cuisine in London, Chef Nieves is bringing her vision to life at Legado, a celebration of Spains regional culinary heritage.
Legado will open summer 2025 in Montacute Yards, just off Shoreditch High Street.
The Role We're looking for a General Manager with a fine dining/Michelin Star background and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast paced casual environment.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 work to the highest standards of service and operations, overseeing a 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. 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 Worlds 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 Lyles, 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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