Chef de Partie - New Opening

JKS Restaurants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch for 2 after probation

Up to 50% off dining across JKS group

CODE App membership

Discounted gym membership

24/7 Doctor & prescription services

8 counselling sessions

Employee Assistance Program

Health, legal, money and debt support

Wagestream access

Company donations to charities

Wedding gift & newborn care package

Job summary

Chaiyo Group in Central London is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team for a landmark fine dining Thai concept opening early 2027. You will help deliver exceptional dishes and an all-encapsulating guest experience alongside a world-class team committed to top-tier Thai hospitality.

We value passion for food, attention to detail and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. Michelin/AA Rosette experience is ideal; this is a rare opportunity to grow within the JKS

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or above in a Michelin or AA Rosette standard restaurant.
• High standards in fine dining kitchen operations and health & safety procedures.
• Interest in Thai and/or South East Asian cuisine and a passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Join a kitchen team to create exceptional dishes and deliver a premium guest experience.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Show passion for food, hospitality and continuous learning in a high-pressure kitchen.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Fine dining

Thai cuisine

Job description

Experience - Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or above within a Michelin or AA Rosette standard restaurant

Chaiyo Restaurants, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a talented and passionate Chef de Partie to help lead an extraordinary new chapter — a landmark fine dining Thai restaurant opening early 2027 in Central London.

If you're ready to be part of one of the most exciting new openings in London's culinary scene, working alongside a world-class team committed to delivering exceptional food and genuine Thai hospitality at the very highest level, we want to hear from you.

Chaiyo Group

Chaiyo was born from Chef Luke Farrell's near two-decade love affair with Thailand — its food, its spirit, and its people. Having opened Plaza Khao Gaeng on Tottenham Court Road, Borough Market, Covent Garden, Speedboat Bar in Chinatown and Notting Hill. Chaiyo has built a reputation for restaurants that carry the true soul of Thai life into the heart of London. Each venue is an expression of a culture Luke has called home, celebrated through vibrant food, warm hospitality, and an infectious passion for sharing it all.

Central to Chaiyo's ethos is Luke's Ryewater Nursery in Dorset, where a growing collection of tropical greenhouses supplies the restaurants with the brilliantly fresh herbs and aromatics that are essential to genuine Thai cooking — an extraordinary commitment to quality and provenance that sets Chaiyo apart.

Now, in partnership with JKS Restaurants — one of the UK's most celebrated and ambitious restaurant groups — Chaiyo is taking a bold new step: a fine dining Thai concept with huge ambitions, set to become one of London's most talked-about openings

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 high-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 fine dining restaurant environment (ideally at Michelin/AA Rosette standard);
• A passion for Thai and/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.