The Restaurant

The George is a Grade II listed public house in the heart of Fitzrovia, dating back to 1738. Spread across three floors, it has been thoughtfully restored to honour its rich history while embracing a fresh, modern approach to food and drink. The ground floor pub has been returned to its former glory, pouring cask ales, craft beers, seasonal cocktails, and wines on tap in a warm, characterful setting.

Upstairs, the dining room offers a menu rooted in seasonality, provenance, and simplicity—classic ingredients cooked with care and precision. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef John Sparks, working alongside Kelan Heffron, whose experience spans Dublin’s Michelin-starred Variety Jones and London’s acclaimed Brat and Mountain.

The Position

As Assistant Bar Manager you will have experience assisting in managing at least one outlet, you will have a good understanding of cocktails, be outgoing, driven and flexible. The successful candidate will be on the floor running the bar, assisting the Bar Manager with training, rotas, stock and cost control.

The Successful Assistant Bar Manager will have:

• Prior experience as an Assistant Bar Manager within a high-quality restaurant or bar;
• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;
• A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;
• Passion for beverage, 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

• JKS Group Discount up to 50%
• Private Healthcare with Vitality after 1 year service
• 40% off with Virgin Active, PureGym & Nuffield Gyms
• Employee of the Month Awards
• Tasty and nutritious Staff meals
• Employee Referral Bonus up to £800
• WSET Training
• Industry leading training technology
• Supplier trips
• Twice yearly staff parties
• 1 paid day per year to donate to a charity of your choosing
• CODE Membership
• LOS, Bday, Maternity, Paternity, Wedding Gifts
• Wagestream - Advance your pay
• Bespoke coaching and training courses with The Good Life

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.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At JKS Pubs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all team members, guests, partners, and stakeholders. We believe diversity and equity enhance creativity, innovation, and productivity, empowering our people to deliver exceptional, transportive, and memorable dining experiences. Our commitment to equality and inclusion reflects our respect for the unique perspectives and backgrounds of everyone involved.