JKS Restaurants
Assistant Wine Manager
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Brigadiers
Inspired by the army mess bars of India, where military regiments go to eat, drink and socialise, Brigadiers accommodates 140 covers internally with a further 34 on an outdoor terrace. Encouraging socialising and camaraderie, live sport is shown on demand in selected rooms, whilst pool and classic card games are offered for those who wish to play while they eat and drink. The food offering focuses on different methods of barbecue, utilising tandoors, charcoal grills, rotisseries, wood ovens and classic Ismokers. The drinks offering marries together the food and social spirit of the restaurant with beer, whisky, cocktails on tap and large serves.
The Position
As Assistant Wine Manager, 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 Assistant Wine Manager will have:
- An engaging and personable nature
- A passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience
- Prior experience as an Assistant Wine Manager or Senior Sommelier within a quality restaurant
- WSET or equivalent Sommelier qualification
- 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.
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Benefits
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
- Stream – 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.
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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 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.
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