Restaurant Manager - New Opening

JKS Restaurants Ltd.; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Lunch for 2 after probation

Up to 50% off dining

Self care salary - £500

Discounted gym membership

24/7 Doctor & prescription services

8 free counselling sessions

Employee Assistance Program

Financial advice

Wedding gift & newborn care package

Staff parties & awards

Additional holiday for every year

Résumé du poste

Chaiyo Restaurants, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a talented Restaurant Manager for a fine dining Thai restaurant opening in Central London. As the Restaurant Manager, you will lead your team to deliver exceptional service, maintain high operational standards, and inject your personality into creating memorable experiences.

You will also manage recruitment, training, and stock processes, ensuring a high-performing front of house team while supporting financial performance and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, ideally within a fine-dining restaurant environment.
• Strong passion for food and beverage.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop a high-performing front of house team.
• Deliver exceptional service and memorable guest experiences.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintain high standards.
• Manage recruitment, training, rotas, and team development.
• Support financial performance and sales.
• Oversee stock management and operational processes.
• Maintain food quality, cleanliness, and health & safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with guests and the local community.

Connaissances

Restaurant Management

Leadership

Customer Service

Financial Management

Stock Management

Knowledge of London Restaurants

Description du poste

Experience - Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, ideally within a fine-dining restaurant environment

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
• 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.