Restaurant Manager - New Opening

Plaza Khao Gaeng; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch for 2 after probation

Up to 50% off dining across JKS餐厅

CODE App membership - Discount at some

Self care salary - £500 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 70+ major UK ret

Job summary

Chaiyo Group in London is recruiting a Restaurant Manager to lead a landmark fine dining Thai concept set to open in Central London in early 2027. You will steer a world-class team, delivering exceptional food, drink and Thai hospitality at the highest level.

You will drive service excellence, operational standards and staff development, while championing guest experience and community engagement within a busy, award-winning hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager within a quality restaurant.
• Leadership and team development abilities.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality operations and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing front of house team.
• Deliver exceptional service and memorable guest experiences.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintaining high standards.
• Managing recruitment, training, rotas and team development.
• Supporting financial performance, staff costs and sales.
• Overseeing stock management and operational processes.
• Maintaining food quality, cleanliness and health & safety standards.
• Building strong relationships with guests, regulars and the local community.
• Leading by example and bringing energy, personality and a hands-on approach to every service

Skills

Restaurant management

Job description

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

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

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, drinks 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 Restaurant 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 be committed to the highest standards of service and operations, with a strong passion for food, beverage and knowledge of the London restaurant scene. Working closely with the senior management team, you will help drive the overall performance of the restaurant.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a high-performing front of house team;
• Delivering exceptional service and memorable guest experiences;
• Overseeing day-to-day operations and maintaining high standards;
• Managing recruitment, training, rotas and team development;
• Supporting financial performance, staff costs and sales;
• Overseeing stock management and operational processes;
• Maintaining food quality, cleanliness and health & safety standards;
• Building strong relationships with guests, regulars and the local community;
• Leading by example and bringing energy, personality and a hands-on approach to every service

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
• Self care salary - £500 additional salary to spend on your self care. After 1 years service
• 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