Berenjak Mayfair - Restaurant Supervisor

Restaurant Supervisor - Berenjak Mayfair

Salary - Up to 44k

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant

We’re looking for a talented Restaurant Supervisor to join our opening team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious Restaurant Supervisor to play a key role in a dynamic & growing restaurant group with big plans ahead.

You would be joining a driven and passionate team. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand across two locations, Berenjak is an exciting group of Persian restaurants with three locations in the UK (Soho, Borough Market, Soho Farmhouse) and four internationally (UAE, Qatar and New York).

Berenjak Mayfair - New Opening 

Berenjak Mayfair will be the brand’s flagship new opening located at 80 Duke Street, a moment’s walk from Grosvenor Square in the heart of Mayfair. The design direction is inspired by Grandad’s villa in the North of Iran; a space that feels homey and relaxed but also elegant and mature whilst the service style focuses on genuine, warm hospitality and memorable guest experiences.

Guests can expect a mix of classic Berenjak classic Mazeh, Kababs and Khoresht with the addition of new elevated diverse regional Persian dishes. The beverage offering will draw a new focus to premium drinks options exclusively curated for the Duke Street location including new signature cocktails and an expanded wine selection.

The Position

The Successful Restaurant Supervisor will have:

• Previous experience as a Supervisor or Head Waiter at a premium 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.

Passion and growth are two of our main values at Berenjak and the right candidate will share this ethos;

As Restaurant Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the senior management team in supervising day-to-day restaurant operations with warmth and professionalism
• Delivering engaging and informative briefings before service, communicating any updates to the menu, new items, specials, and limited stock
• Monitoring and resolving all guest feedback in service with warmth, confidence, and urgency.
• Leading on opening and closing procedures, demonstrating high attention to detail whilst setting the standards and leading by example.
• Ensure you and your team maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all food and beverage offerings
• Building lasting relationships with regulars and locals, recording preferences and sharing insights with both FOH and BOH teams.

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:

• We’re closed on Sundays – that’s always a set day off!
• 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• 3 month celebration meal
• Trade price wine from our suppliers
• Code App Membership
• Wagestream – stream your pay earlier
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• WSET wine and spirits courses
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.
• Employee referral scheme – paying up to £600 per referral
• Team parties & long service awards
• Wedding gift & new born care package
• Access to 24/7 GP for you and your family
• Discounted Gym Membership

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 World’s 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 Lyle’s, 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.