Job Description

JKS Head Office - Senior Brand Manager

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Senior Brand Manager - JKS Head Office

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Salary - Up to 60,000 pa


Schedule - Full Time


Experience - Previous experience within a premium Restaurant Group


JKS are seeking a Senior Brand Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Brand Manager looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.


As Senior Brand Manager you and the team will be responsible for overseeing marketing, brand and design for our award-winning Indian restaurants (Gymkhana, 42, Trishna, Brigadiers, Ambassadors Clubhouse & Ambassy)


This role involves developing and executing marketing strategy for the brand that will translate globally and deliver results both commercially and creatively. You will mange the execution of all marketing activities.


You will responsible in ensuring brand standards are maintained, while also driving covers and sales.


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The Position

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Brand Manager to manage the day to day marketing function with us at JKS Indian Restaurants. The successful candidate will have previous experience marketing for a premium London dining concept.

Develop and implement a brand and partnerships strategy that will grow the JKS Indian restaurants into market leading global brands Build a comprehensive annual brand marketing roadmap that will support both the growth objectives of each individual restaurant and the brands as a whole Lead the execution and implementation of brand and marketing initiatives, enabling the Marketing Team to hit long-term and short-term goals Work with creative, design and videography teams both internal and freelance to create innovate brand collateral and campaigns which stand out in the market Manage junior Marketing team members taking responsibility for their contribution to the successful execution of brand and marketing strategies as well as their professional development Manage PR agency partners and ensure they are meeting objectives, providing demonstrable ROI Strategise and executive new brand launch marketing plans Strategise, secure and execute creative brand collaborations and partnerships. Be able to create relationships with other leading brands that share our values and make them a reality Strategise and secure commercial media partnership opportunities for the brands and brand founders Work with stakeholders and partners across the company to execute marketing, communications and press plans Work collaboratively with the team to define measurable metrics for brand value and use them to judge the success of brand marketing efforts Own the marketing and PR budgets with responsibility to demonstrate incremental & positive return on investment Experience with CRM - creating campaigns, automations and using website CMS systems and regularly updating websites Own and ensure that brand initiatives are contributing to the commercial success of the business. Be able to demonstrate how brand initiatives are helping drive increased covers and top-line sales Continually measure success through key performance metrics and tracking tools to provide market research, forecasts, competitive analysis, campaign results and consumer trends in order to translate results into actionable insights for the team Have P&L accountability be able to demonstrate how brand strength and activities are contributing to sales Oversee brand, marketing, community engagement, content, social media and events Occasionally support other JKS brands as required

Who You Are-

Growth mindset with proven track record of developing and embodying a culture of rapid experimentation and continuous learning A great communicator Commercially driven A compelling writer able to translate raw ideas from stake holders into narrative brand copy that drives engagement and results Minimum 5 years experience in brand forward marketing role at a consumer facing brand in the premium / luxury space (experience in food and beverage or other hospitality a plus) A passion for restaurants and a keen knowledge of the London scene and global landscape A proven ability to manage teams in a fast-moving, multi-layered business Ability to manage a large number of stakeholders Ability to manage and plan at both the strategic and operational levels Critical thinking, strategic acumen, and market insight Experience working on an international brand a plus Experience with Adobe or other creative tools and paid media is a plus You will need to have a broad knowledge of marketing across multi-platforms: print, digital, video, social media and press

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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

Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants Retail & Takeaway Discounts Code App Membership

Look After Yourself

Discounted Gym Membership Wagestream - stream your pay earlier Company Donations for your involvement with Charities Employee Assistance Program Access to Financial Advice Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions

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 33 days) Employee referral scheme - paying up to 600 per referral Staff parties & long service awards

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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.