Job description
JKS Apprenticeship Academy - Front of House Apprentices
Front of House Apprentices - JKS Apprenticeship Academy
Salary - £20,000
Schedule - Full Time
Experience - No experience - Training providing!
After a successful launch in 2022, The JKS Apprenticeship Academy is back, offering a unique opportunity to work across the full portfolio, from Michelin stars to casual venues!
Designed to develop, nurture, and inspire the next generation of Hospitality talent. This is your chance to experience the industry at its most diverse, by training across our 14 brands, including 6 Michelin stars and 4 Michelin bib gourmands across multiple cuisines and dining styles.
Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship
As a JKS Apprentice, you’ll need to have an eagerness to roll up your sleeves & get stuck into all aspects of your training!
Though no two days will be the same, here are some of your key responsibilities:
- Being a JKS Champion & upholding our brand standards
- Delivering genuine, friendly, and efficient service to all our guest
- Preparing & creating beverages, including cocktails & coffee
- Taking orders & delivering food & drinks
- You’ll spend 2 months working across six restaurants.
- Your salary will be £20,000 per annum.
- You’ll be contracted to work 48 hours per week
- Alongside training in the kitchens, you’ll be expected to attend online & in-person training sessions, trips, and demonstrations with our suppliers.
- Upon completing your apprenticeship you'll have the chance to apply for a full-time role within one of the venues and could even move on to a higher-level apprenticeship!
- A passion for food & a creative flare
- A willingness to learn & the ability to commit to a 12–15-month qualification.
- An ability to work under pressure.
- Forward-thinking & not afraid to ask questions.
- A drive to succeed.
- To be over the age of 18
The Group
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 6 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.
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
- Perkbox - access to tons of retail discounts and our wellbeing hub
Look After Yourself
- Discounted Gym Membership
- 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