General Manager - New Opening

Plaza Khao Gaeng; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dine Out Allowance - Quarterly peer to

Lunch for 2 after probation

Up to 50% off dining across JKS

CODE App membership

Self care salary - £1,200

Discounted gym membership

24/7 Doctor & prescription services

8 free counselling sessions

Employee Assistance Program

Health, legal, money and debt support

Wedding gift & newborn care package

Staff parties & long service awards

Employee referral scheme - earn up to

Job summary

Chaiyo Group, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is opening a landmark fine dining Thai restaurant in Central London. We seek a General Manager who is hands-on, proactive and enthusiastic to lead the front of house and deliver warm, memorable guest experiences.

You will work with a world-class team, uphold the highest standards of service, manage financials, recruitment and safety, and inspire the team to achieve exceptional hospitality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a General Manager within a quality restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a large restaurant team and ensuring the running of a smooth service.
• Welcoming and attending to guests with an exceptional level of care and service, ensuring that they leave with a positive and memorable experience.
• Inspiring, motivating and training waiting staff to deliver the highest levels of service.
• Carrying out all opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Hospitality

Customer service

Recruitment

Job description

Salary - Competitive

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - Previous experience as a General Manager within a quality restaurant

Chaiyo Restaurants, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a talented and passionate General Manager to lead an extraordinary new chapter — a landmark fine dining Thai restaurant opening 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

As General Manager, you will be a hands-on, proactive and enthusiastic leader, injecting your personality into your work and inspiring the team to deliver a warm and memorable guest experience. You will continually commit to the highest standards of service and operations, and working closely with the senior management team, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the front of house team, managing financials, recruitment and team development, stock management and health and safety.

As General Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing a large restaurant team and ensuring the running of a smooth service
• Welcoming and attending to guests with an exceptional level of care and service, ensuring that they leave with a positive and memorable experience;
• Inspiring, motivating and training waiting staff to deliver the highest levels of service;
• Carrying out all opening and closing procedures.

The successful General Manager will have:

• Previous experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager ready to take on more responsibility;
• 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 a good knowledge of food and beverage;
• Eagerness to learn and develop your career within an award-winning 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

• Dine Out Allowance - Quarterly peer to peer at competitor restaurants
• 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
• Self care salary - £1,200 additional salary to spend on your self care.
• 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


• Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days)

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.