Legado - Senior General Manager - New Opening

Senior General Manager - New Opening - Legado

Salary - Dependant on experience

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - Previous experience as a General Manager in a quality restaurant

From the founders of the Michelin-starred Sabor, Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a passionate and talented Senior General Manager to be part of Legado—a brand-new Spanish restaurant opening this summer in Shoreditch.

If you're ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in London's culinary scene and work with a talented team delivering exceptional food and hospitality, we want to hear from you! We’re looking for an experienced Senior General Manager who shares the same enthusiasm, dedication and passion for food, vibrant hospitality and a unique culinary experience.

The Restaurant

Legado, meaning ‘legacy’ in Spanish will showcase the depth and diversity of Spanish food. With over two decades of experience leading Spanish cuisine in London, Chef Nieves is bringing her vision to life at Legado, a celebration of Spain’s regional culinary heritage.

Legado will open summer 2025 in Montacute Yards, just off Shoreditch High Street.

The Role

We're looking for a General Manager with a fine dining/Michelin Star background and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast paced casual environment.As General Manager, you will be a hands-on, proactive and enthusiastic leader, injecting your personality into your work and inspiring the team to deliver a warm and memorable guest experience.

You will work to the highest standards of service and operations, overseeing a management team, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the front of house team, managing financials, recruitment and team development, stock management and health and safety.

As General Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing a large restaurant team and ensuring the running of a smooth service;
  • 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.

The successful General Manager will have:

  • Previous experience as a General Manager in a fine dining or 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 good knowledge of food and beverage;
  • Eagerness to learn and develop your career within an award-winning 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:

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
  • Wagestream – 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.

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 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.

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