Salary - Up to £16 per hour
Schedule - Full Time
Experience - Previous experience as a Wok Chef within a quality restaurant.
Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Wok Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Wok Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group
Khao gaeng broadly means ‘curry over rice’. Plaza Khao Gaeng, Arcade Food Hall’s flagship Southern Thai restaurant, is a celebration of the coast to jungle cuisine. It’s a kaleidoscope of curries thick with fresh coconut milk and aromatic curry pastes, fermented fish for depth, and searingly hot stir fries with cooling herbs alongside.
Khao gaeng restaurants fill the space around them the more popular they become. Plaza is inspired by one such place that has taken over an old movie theatre in Bangkok. Curries set out in gleaming trays fill the entrance under the faded façade and up the stairs to the box office. This anytime comfort food provides pause in a place cool and quiet from the bustle of the street below. It is in this spirit Plaza Khao Gaeng fills the mezzanine at Arcade Food Hall.
Located just off Tottenham Court Road, in London’s Centre Point, Arcade Food Hall showcases our core philosophy of creating multiple unique brands, and championing emerging food and drink talent, all under one roof.
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:
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Prior experience as a Wok Chef within a fast-paced quality, restaurant;
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Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;
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A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;
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Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;
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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
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Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Dining & Hospitality
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Lunch for 2 after probation
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Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants
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CODE App membership - Discount at some of the UK's best restaurants
Health & Wellness
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Discounted gym membership with up to 25% off at 4,000+ venues across the UK
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24/7 Doctor & prescription services for peace of mind healthcare
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8 free counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing
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Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support when you need it
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Health, legal, money and debt support services available
Entertainment
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Up to 55% off cinema tickets
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Up to 25% off UK attractions (London Eye, Thorpe Park, SEA LIFE, and more)
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Up to 15% cashback at 70+ major retailers across the UK
Financial Support
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Wagestream - stream a portion of your pay earlier when you need it
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Access to financial advice to help with your financial planning
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Company donations for your involvement with charities
Special Occasions & Recognition
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Wedding gift & newborn care package - celebrating your big occasions
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Staff parties & long service awards recognising your commitment
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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.
