Junior Sous Chef - New Opening

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Salary - Up to £42,000 per year Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef within a quality restaurant. Knowledge of Thai cuisine is preferred but not essential Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team at their new opening in Central London, due to open Spring 2026. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. The successful candidate will have previous relevant experience and passion for Thai or Asian cuisine. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Junior Sous Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group Plaza Khao Gaeng Khao gaeng broadly means curry over rice. Plaza Khao Gaeng is a Southern Thai restaurant, a celebration of the coast to jungle cuisine. Its 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 faade 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. The Position

As Junior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes throughout the operation. Working closely with the senior team; you will assist in managing the overall kitchen operation, If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality Restaurant; A passion for Thai cuisine Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce; A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail; Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade; A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures; This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Junior Sous Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans. Benefits

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 Health & Wellness 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 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 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the Worlds 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024. 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.

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