Head Chef – Thai/Asian Cuisine, Menu Innovator

JKS Restaurants Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dine Out Allowance

Lunch for 2 after probation

Up to 50% off dining across JKS

CODE App membership - Discount at some

Self care salary - £1,200 additional

Discounted gym membership

24/7 Doctor & prescription services

8 free counselling sessions

Employee Assistance Program

Health, legal, money and debt support

Up to 55% off cinema tickets

Up to 25% off UK attractions

Up to 15% cashback at retailers

Wagestream

Access to financial advice

Company donations for charities

Wedding gift & newborn care package

Staff parties & long service awards

Employee referral scheme - up to £600

Additional holiday rising to 30 days

Job summary

JKS Restaurants Ltd. is seeking a Head Chef to lead Plaza Khao Gaeng’s kitchen, driving Thai/Asian cuisine with innovation and high standards. You will partner with the Group Exec Chef and Chef Director to shape menus and kitchen operations, ensuring consistency across dishes and specials.

You will manage prep, stock, budgeting and staffing, with a strong focus on profitability, quality, and team leadership in a critically acclaimed group.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant.
• Strong passion for Thai/Asian cuisine and menu development.
• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team and manage kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high quality, innovative dishes and specials.
• Lead menu development in collaboration with exec chef and director.
• Oversee kitchen operation including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen team and staff rotas; control staff costs.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Senior Sous Chef

Thai cuisine passion

Menu development

Job description

JKS Restaurants Ltd. is seeking a Head Chef to lead Plaza Khao Gaeng’s kitchen, driving Thai/Asian cuisine with innovation and high standards. You will partner with the Group Exec Chef and Chef Director to shape menus and kitchen operations, ensuring consistency across dishes and specials.

You will manage prep, stock, budgeting and staffing, with a strong focus on profitability, quality, and team leadership in a critically acclaimed group.