Gymkhana part of the JKS Restaurant Group are seeking a Sommelier 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 Sommelier looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.
The Restaurant
Gymkhana is inspired by the elite clubs of India where members of high society socialise, eat, drink, celebrate and play sport. The Gymkhana menus take influence from the breadth of India, focusing on tandoori-grilled specialties, classic regional curries, biryanis and chaat-style sharing plates. The flavours are bold, rooted in tradition and richly layered with spices. The bars at Gymkhana specialise in a collection of Club Cocktails, which showcase the finest Indian ingredients and flavour combinations, offering a modern Indian interpretation on renowned classics. Above the restaurant is 42, Gymkhana’s intimate cocktail lounge. Gymkhana received its second Michelin Star in 2024, a decade after the first Star and winning Best Restaurant at the National Restaurant Awards and BMW Square Meal Restaurant of the Year.
The Position
As Sommelier, you will be responsible for delivering the highest levels of service and an exceptional guest experience within the restaurant and private dining rooms. You will recommend and sell wines to customers both to complement their tastes and to pair with their menu choices.
The successful Sommelier will have:
* An engaging and personable nature;
* A passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience;
* Prior experience as a Sommelier within a quality restaurant;
* WSET or equivalent Sommelier qualification (preferred but not essential);
* A professional and confident communication style with fluent English language ability;
* Proven ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team;
* An excellent knowledge of food and beverage;
* The eagerness to continually learn and develop your career within hospitality.
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
* Stream – 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
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. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 8 Michelin stars, 6 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2025 and one of codes happiest places to work 2025
The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Ambassadors Clubhouse, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Legado, along with cult favourites Hoppers, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar and Bibi,
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.