Wok Chef - New Opening

Plaza Khao Gaeng; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 28 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Lunch for 2 after probation

Up to 50% off dining across JKS groups

CODE App membership

Discounted gym membership

24/7 Doctor & prescription services

8 free counselling sessions

Employee Assistance Program

Health, legal, money and debt support

Resumo da oferta

Plaza Khao Gaeng in London is seeking an experienced Wok Chef to join a high-caliber kitchen for a landmark fine dining Thai opening in Central London. You will craft exceptional wok dishes, uphold rigorous standards, and contribute to a top-tier guest experience.

The role demands prior wok chef experience in a quality restaurant and a passion for hospitality, with the potential to grow within the Chaiyo/JKS Restaurants group.

Qualificações

• Prior experience as a Wok Chef within a fast-paced quality restaurant.
• Experience in a fine-dining environment is desirable.
• Eagerness to roll up sleeves and get involved.
• Creative approach with attention to detail.
• Passion for food and hospitality with willingness to learn.
• Desire to develop career within an ambitious restaurant group.

Responsabilidades

• Join the kitchen team as a Wok Chef and deliver exceptional dishes.
• Work at a high-standard kitchen following SOPs and safety procedures.
• Contribute to an all-encapsulating guest experience.

Conhecimentos

Wok chef

Fine-dining

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Experience - Previous experience as a Wok Chef within a fine-dining restaurant environment

Chaiyo Restaurants, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a talented and passionate Wok Chef 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 Wok Chef to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a 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 Wok Chef within a fast-paced quality, restaurant;
• Knowledge and experience working within a fine-dining environment (desirable);
• 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.