Salary - £17 per hour

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant

The Location

Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, Berenjak is a fast paced, exciting and critically acclaimed Persian restaurant situated in the heart of Soho. The menu reinterprets the classic hole in the wall eateries lining the streets of Tehran. The restaurant accommodates 40 covers over one floor, rustic and lively, bringing to life Iranian history and culture. We have a passionate, fun & enthusiastic team that embody this culture and re-create, family-oriented memories for guests.

The Position

We're looking for an experienced and energetic Waiter/Waitress, but most importantly, we're looking for committed self-starters who are eager to learn, develop and be part of this unique restaurant. Working in a small team you'll need to be able to communicate effectively, delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair.

The Successful Waiter/Waitress will have:

• Prior experience as a Waiter/Waitress within a fast-paced restaurant;
• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;
• A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;
• Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;
• The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant 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:

• 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 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.