Chef de Partie

Plaza Khao Gaeng; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch for 2 after probation

Dining discounts across JKS

CODE App membership

Gym membership discounts

Doctor & prescription services

Counselling sessions

Employee Assistance Program

Financial advice

Charity donations

Staff parties

Wedding gift

Job summary

Plaza Khao Gaeng, part of the JKS Restaurants group, seeks an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen at Borough Yards. You’ll craft exceptional Thai dishes in a fast-paced, quality kitchen, adhering to SOPs and health and safety standards.

We look for passionate cooks who enjoy hospitality, are eager to learn, and want to grow within a trend-setting restaurant group known for its award-winning dining experiences.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join the kitchen team and create exceptional dishes.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Thai cuisine

fast-paced

attention to detail

hospitality passion

career development

Job description

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

JKS Restaurants and Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Chef de Partie to join their Kitchen in Borough Yards. We're looking for an experienced Chef de Partie who shares our enthusiasm, dedication, and passion for great Thai food, vibrant hospitality, and delivering a unique culinary experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Wok Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group

The Restaurant

Plaza Khao Gaeng is a celebration of Thailand’s coast-to-jungle cooking, serving Khao gaeng dishes, which translates broadly as “curry over rice”. A kaleidoscope of curries rich with fresh coconut milk, aromatic curry pastes, and fermented fish for depth, alongside searingly hot stir-fries lifted with cooling herbs - all designed to be mixed, matched and spooned over rice.

In Thailand, the most popular khao gaeng spots expand to fill whatever space they can. Plaza takes inspiration from one such restaurant in Bangkok, now spread through an old cinema - curries laid out in gleaming trays beneath a faded façade, climbing the stairs to the former box office. It’s anytime comfort food, offering pause and shade from the heat and noise of the street outside.

Our second Plaza Khao Gaeng opened in Borough Yards in November 2025, flanking the bustle of Borough Market, much as it would in Southern Thailand. Here, we take cues from electric markets, roadside stalls and family kitchens of the South - introducing new dishes alongside favourites from Thailand’s deepest southern provinces

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 and/or 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.