Bar Manager

As Bar Manager, you will be leading on a very intimate drinks service of just 20 guest an evening. You will be a hands-on, proactive and enthusiastic when expanding the beverage offering, injecting your personality into your work and inspiring guests with a warm and memorable experience. You will continually commit to the highest standards of service and operations, and working closely with the owners, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the bar, including cocktail development, stock management and health and safety. As Bar Manager you will be responsible for:

• Managing the Bar, lounge area and ensuring the running of a smooth service;
• Developing an all drinks program, including Digestif list, non-alcoholic, aperitif's etc.
• 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.
  
  Experience - Previous experience within a creative bar role, Previous experience as a Bar Manager in a 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 great knowledge of food and beverage;
• Eagerness to learn and develop your career within an award-winning restaurant group.
  
  Kitchen Table is a dining experience, where full interaction with the chefs showcases previously unseen kitchen theatre. Guests, seated at a horseshoe-shaped counter, see James Knappett and his team prepare, serve, and talk diners through that evening's tasting menu. A wine list curated by award-winning sommelier (and James' wife) Sandia Chang completes the experience.
James has worked at some of the world's most highly regarded restaurants.Kitchen Table opened in 2012, was awarded one Michelin Star in 2014, and achieved a coveted second star in 2018" which it has held ever since. Kitchen Table was also awarded Michelin's 'Welcome and Service Award' in 2018., 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.

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