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Head Chef - New Opening - Chaiyo Group Experience - Previous experience as a Head Chef within a fine dining, quality restaurant. Knowledge of Thai cuisine is preferred. Chaiyo Restaurants, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead an extraordinary new chapter — a landmark fine dining Thai restaurant opening 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 As Head Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes and specials; you will play a key role in menu development, working closely with the Executive Chef.
You will manage the overall kitchen operation, including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance, as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team. If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high quality Restaurant; Strong awareness and passion for Thai cuisine; A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail; Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a kitchen brigade; Experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas; Strengths in finances, purchasing and menu costing; A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures; This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Head Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans.
Benefits 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 Dine Out Allowance - Quarterly peer to peer at competitor restaurants 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 Health & Wellness Self care salary - £1,200 additional salary to spend on your self care.
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 Financial Support Wagestream - stream a portion of your pay earlier when you need it Access to financ