Reception Supervisor

Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant or member's club

We’re looking for a talentedReception Supervisor to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitiousReception Supervisor to play a key role in a dynamic & growing restaurant group with big plans ahead. You will be joining a driven and passionate team. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand across three locations, Berenjak is an exciting group of Persian restaurants with four locations in the UK (Mayfair, Soho, Borough Market and Soho Farmhouse) and eight internationally across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the USA

The Location

Berenjak Mayfair is the brand’s flagship new opening located at 80 Duke Street, a moment’s walk from Grosvenor Square in the heart of Mayfair. The design direction is inspired by Grandad’s villa in the North of Iran; a space that feels homey and relaxed but also elegant and mature whilst the service style focuses on genuine, warm hospitality and memorable guest experiences.

Guests can expect a mix of classic Berenjak classic Mazeh, Kababs and Khoresht with the addition of new elevated diverse regional Persian dishes. The beverage offering will draw a new focus to premium drinks options exclusively curated for the Duke Street location including new signature cocktails and an expanded wine selection.

The Position

We’re looking for an experienced Reception Supervisor, but most importantly, a committed self-starter who is eager to learn, develop and be part of this unique restaurant. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair, we want to meet you!

The successful Reception Supervisor will have:

• Previous experience as a Reception Supervisor in a premium restaurant or member’s club;
• 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 excellent knowledge of food and beverage;
• Eagerness to learn and develop your career within an award-winning restaurant group;
• Experience working in Mayfair is preferred.

As Reception Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Creating an inviting environment & memorable experiences for every Berenjak guest that comes through our doors;
• Taking a hands on approach to your role and ensuring that you consistently support the front of house team in day-to-day operations;
• Managing reservations to leveraging guest profiles and reporting tools to optimise service and drive repeat guest visits. The ideal candidate would have expertise in Sevenrooms;
• Leading & growing a highly skilled reception team to deliver outstanding guest experience;
• Developing Berenjak Mayfair into a pillar of the local community by building relationships with both our regular guests and local businesses;
• Working seamlessly with our Reception Manager and Resersations & Sales Manager to drive our events strategy by maximising large group bookings and collaborations.

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
• 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.

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