Berenjak - International Opportunity- General Manager

International Opportunity- General Manager - Berenjak

Salary - SAR 25,000 per month (approx. £60,000 net per annum, tax-free)

Schedule - Full Time

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

Berenjak is seeking an experienced and ambitious General Manager to lead the team for an exciting new international opening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This new site will be part of the brand’s growing global footprint and represents an exceptional opportunity for a hospitality professional looking to take their career abroad with the support of a critically acclaimed and award-winning restaurant group.

This position offers the chance to play a key role in launching Berenjak’s presence in the Middle East, with full training and preparation based in London before relocating. The successful candidate will be personable, passionate and operationally strong, with a hands-on leadership approach and a drive for service excellence.

The Restaurant

Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand across two locations, Berenjak is an exciting group of Persian restaurants with three sites in the UK (Soho, Borough Market, Soho Farmhouse) and four internationally (UAE, Qatar, and New York). The menu reinterprets the classic hole-in-the-wall eateries lining the streets of Tehran, while the service style focuses on warm, genuine hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences. Our teams are passionate, dedicated and driven by a shared goal to deliver outstanding hospitality.

The Position

We're looking for a General Manager with experience managing a small Front of House team, who is confident, proactive and a roll-your-sleeves-up kind of leader. You will continually commit to the highest standards of service and operations, and working closely with the 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 or Assistant General Manager ready to take on more responsibility;
  • 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:

Your Perks

  • Tax Free Salary
  • Visa Provided
  • Annual return flight home
  • Immediate start with full training in London prior to relocation

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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