Chef de Partie

JKS Restaurants Ltd.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch for 2 after probation

50% dining discount across JKS

CODE App membership

Gym discount

24/7 Doctor & prescription services

Counselling services

Employee Assistance Program

Health & legal support

Job summary

Speedboat Bar, part of the JKS Restaurants group, is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You will craft exceptional dishes and deliver a memorable dining experience for guests in a fast-paced, Thai-influenced setting.

The ideal candidate has prior Chef de Partie experience in a quality restaurant, a passion for Thai or Southeast Asian cuisine, and a hands-on approach. Join a award-winning group that values craft, hospitality and career development.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant.
• Passion for Thai or South-East Asian cuisine.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and get stuck in.
• Creative approach with impeccable attention to detail.
• Desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional dishes and deliver an all-encapsulating guest experience.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and Health & Safety standards.

Job description

Experience - Prior experience as a Chef de Partie within a quality restaurant

Speedboat Bar are seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink, especially Thai cuisine. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie who is looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Restaurant

In partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar takes inspiration from the Thai-Chinese restaurants in Bangkok’s Chinatown and the thrilling sport of Speedboat racing along the canals (klongs) of Thailand.

The menu explores the ingredients, flavours and techniques that took Luke to Bangkok and its unique foodways; Chinese in origin but now uniquely Thai. A masterclass in wok cooking, roasted meats and spicy sauces, each hinging on the specialist Thai herbs and ingredients cultivated and grown at Luke’s nursery, Ryewater, in Dorset.

The bar focuses on sharing Singha beer towers, slushies and chasers; the signature Speedboat cocktails – Snakesblood Negroni; Shop Window Old Fashioned; and Jelly Bia made with frozen Leo Lager; as well as softs such as a Snakefruit soda.

The Position

We're looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly we are looking for people for as passionate about food and hospitality as we are!

If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:

• Prior experience as a Chef de Partie within a fast-paced quality, restaurant;
• A passion for Thai or South-East Asian cuisine;
• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;
• A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;
• Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;
• The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group

At Chaiyo, we believe in a culture that truly backs our people. Hospitality is a people industry, and we're committed to rewarding the hard work and loyalty that makes us who we are.

Award-Winning Workplace

• Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026

Dining & Hospitality

• Lunch for 2 after probation
• Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants
• CODE App membership - Discount at some of the UK's best restaurants
• Discounted gym membership with up to 25% off at 4,000+ venues across the UK
• 24/7 Doctor & prescription services for peace of mind healthcare
• 8 free counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support when you need it
• Health, legal, money and debt support services available

Entertainment

• Up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Up to 25% off UK attractions (London Eye, Thorpe Park, SEA LIFE, and more)
• Up to 15% cashback at 70+ major retailers across the UK
• Wagestream - stream a portion of your pay earlier when you need it
• Access to financial advice to help with your financial planning
• Company donations for your involvement with charities

Special Occasions & Recognition

• Wedding gift & newborn care package - celebrating your big occasions
• Staff parties & long service awards recognising your commitment
• Employee referral scheme - earn up to £600 per referral

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, 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 2026.

The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor, Legado and Ambassadors Clubhouse; 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.