Salary - Up to £17 per hour
Schedule - Full Time
Experience - Previous experience as a Wok Chef within a busy, quality restaurant
JKS Restaurants and Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking Wok Chefs to join their Kitchen in Borough Yards. The successful candidate will have a passion for Asian and/or Thai cuisine and have previous experience as a Wok Chef
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Wok Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group
Plaza Khao Gaeng is a celebration of Thailand’s coast-to-jungle cooking, serving Khao gaeng dishes, which translates broadly as “curry over rice”. A kaleidoscope of curries rich with fresh coconut milk, aromatic curry pastes, and fermented fish for depth, alongside searingly hot stir-fries lifted with cooling herbs - all designed to be mixed, matched and spooned over rice.
In Thailand, the most popular khao gaeng spots expand to fill whatever space they can. Plaza takes inspiration from one such restaurant in Bangkok, now spread through an old cinema - curries laid out in gleaming trays beneath a faded façade, climbing the stairs to the former box office. It’s anytime comfort food, offering pause and shade from the heat and noise of the street outside.
Our second Plaza Khao Gaeng opened in Borough Yards in November 2025, flanking the bustle of Borough Market, much as it would in Southern Thailand. Here, we take cues from electric markets, roadside stalls and family kitchens of the South - introducing new dishes alongside favourites from Thailand’s deepest southern provinces
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.
