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  • Head Chef - Thai Cuisine
    Head Chef - Thai Cuisine
    12 hours ago
    £50000–£58000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Salary - Up to £58,000 per year Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a quality restaurant. Knowledge of Thai or South East Asian cuisine is preferred JKS Restaurants and Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen operations. The successful candidate will have a passion for Thai/Asian cuisine and have previous experience as a Head Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group The Restaurant Plaza Khao Gaeng celebrates Thailand’s coast-to-jungle cooking through the tradition of khao gaeng, broadly translated as “curry over rice”. Expect a kaleidoscope of curries rich with fresh coconut milk, aromatic curry pastes and fermented seasonings, alongside searingly hot stir-fries cooled with fresh herbs - all designed for mixing, matching and sharing. In Thailand, the most popular khao gaeng restaurants expand to fill whatever space they can. Plaza takes inspiration from one such spot in Bangkok, now spread through an old cinema, where curries sit in gleaming trays beneath a faded façade and climb the stairs to the former box office. This is anytime comfort food: a pause from the heat, noise and movement of the street outside. Our third Plaza Khao Gaeng opened in Covent Garden in May, turning to Thailand’s deep south - the historic borderlands of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and beyond. Anchored by a large charcoal grill, the menu draws together smoke, spice and acidity in a generous, khao gaeng-style spread made for the table - our most Southern menu yet, inspired by rural kitchens. 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 Group Exec Chef and Chef Director. 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 of trends and seasonality of produce;, • A passion and knowledge of Thai or South East Asian 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 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)

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  • Restaurant Manager
    Restaurant Manager
    9 days ago
    £3500–£4500 monthly
    Full-time
    South Kensington, London

    Summary of Position The Restaurant Manager owns the total store operating result: P&L, guest experience, people, food safety, standards and compliance. The RM plans the trading day, makes the final T-15 readiness decision, commands through the parallel ARM/Shift Leader/Kitchen Manager structure, owns store-level escalations and ensures truthful commercial, people and operating evidence. Key Performance Areas (KPAs) • Trading-Day Plan & Store Readiness, • Live Store Command & Guest Outcome, • P&L, Cost & Cash Control, • Food Safety, Compliance & Risk, • People, Certification & Succession, • Close, Data & Reporting Duties & Responsibilities Trading-Day Plan & Store Readiness • Read operating data and known conditions, set the day's priorities and run the T-60 briefing., • Make the T-15 GO / NO-GO readiness decision using the approved store-operating standard. Live Store Command & Guest Outcome • Command the store through parallel Shift Leader, ARM and Kitchen Manager ownership, intervening on escalation without collapsing role accountability., • Own the guest-experience outcome and final escalation/recovery decisions within published authority., • Lead high-severity or multi-playbook incidents and interface with Area Manager/Country Head/platform functions as required. P&L, Cost & Cash Control • Control daily commercial/financial signals, labour, food and controllable-cost actions, void/discount authority and cash reconciliation., • Where food-cost variance exceeds 2% of theoretical under the current operating standard, require root-cause action and log it by end of day., • Independently reconcile the Shift Leader's end-of-day cash count the next morning. Food Safety, Compliance & Risk • Verify food-safety, allergen, legal/compliance and safe-to-operate corrective action; do not author functional standards outside RM authority. People, Certification & Succession • Own store people deployment, scheduling discipline, performance follow-up, development and succession execution., • Ensure only appropriately certified people are assigned to roles/stations under the current approved control., • Issue final certifications for designated store roles only where the Academy assigns RM as certifier. Close, Data & Reporting • Verify store close and next-morning controls, explicitly carrying forward unresolved issues., • Complete DOL/dashboard/daily-log narrative, exception escalation and operating-data evidence truthfully and on time. Additional Responsibilities & Reporting • Undertake responsibilities assigned by the Direct Supervisor. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • T-60 briefing and T-15 GO / NO-GO readiness decision are completed to standard., • Store P&L, labour, food cost and controllable-cost actions are actively managed against approved targets., • Food-cost variance above 2% of theoretical triggers root-cause action and end-of-day logging under the current standard., • Shift Leader cash count receives independent RM next-morning reconciliation., • Only appropriately certified employees are independently assigned to roles/stations., • DOL, daily log, close, compliance and escalation evidence is complete and truthful. Qualifications • For internal progression, hold current ARM certification and complete the Restaurant Manager Development Plan; external appointments must satisfy People OS hiring rules and equivalent operating experience., • Strong whole-store knowledge across FOH, BOH, P&L, labour/food cost, guest recovery, food safety and people leadership., • Ability to lead through role owners rather than personally absorbing every operating task., • Complete current Restaurant Manager certification before independent store accountability. Core Competencies • Strategic Operational Leadership - Turns strategy and standards into disciplined operating execution., • Financial Acumen - Reads P&L and operating signals and converts variance into action., • Leadership & Succession - Builds accountable leaders and sufficient successor capacity., • Decision Making & Judgment - Acts within authority, escalates correctly and preserves governance., • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Works effectively with I MANAGE platform functions while preserving ownership boundaries., • Data & Evidence Discipline - Uses verified information, protects system truth and reports exceptions clearly. Technical Skills Advanced working knowledge of store P&L, forecasting/deployment, POS/IMS/dashboard controls, food safety, playbook command and people/succession systems. Current Restaurant Manager certification is required before independent store accountability. Where It Leads Restaurant Manager (you are here) > Area Manager (next) > Operations Manager > Senior Operations Manager proving assignment > Operations Director To earn Area Manager: • Assignment Policy: Complete at least two years as a Restaurant Manager before permanent promotion unless an approved People OS exception applies; complete the one-year Area Manager Development Plan including at least one store opening run A-to-Z., • Swiss Butter Academy: Maintain current Restaurant Manager certification and complete Area Manager learning, field evidence and certification before independent AM duty., • Performance: Meet the published People OS promotion performance gate for the relevant cycle., • Dual 80 Principle: Demonstrate at least 80% readiness against the destination-role Responsibility Register, with a named successor at least 80% ready against your current role where a permanent promotion is involved., • Culture: Hold current culture-gate evidence and demonstrate the 5 H's consistently: hunger, hustle, humility, hardiness, heart., • Role Availability & Approval: The destination role must be approved/open and the verified promotion or transfer pack must receive the required approval.

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  • Accounting Technician
    Accounting Technician
    2 months ago
    £33000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    TENGFEI INTERNATIONAL LTD is an accounting, tax and business consultancy firm providing accounting, payroll, VAT, company compliance and business support services to UK and overseas clients. We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our growing accounting team. The role will support both UK businesses and overseas companies establishing and operating businesses in the United Kingdom. TENGFEI INTERNATIONAL LTD – Oxford Salary: £33,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Full-time TENGFEI INTERNATIONAL LTD is an accounting, tax and business consultancy firm providing accounting, payroll, VAT, company compliance and business support services to UK and overseas clients. We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our growing accounting team. The role will support both UK businesses and overseas companies establishing and operating businesses in the United Kingdom. Key Responsibilities · Maintain accounting records and prepare journals and reconciliations. · Assist with management accounts, year-end accounts, VAT and payroll records. · Review financial information and investigate accounting discrepancies. · Support overseas clients with UK accounting and financial compliance requirements. · Communicate with clients to obtain records and resolve accounting queries. · Work closely with the Financial Director and other internal professional teams. Candidate Requirements · Degree, professional training or relevant experience in accounting, finance or a related field. · Previous accounting, banking, fund accounting or financial services experience would be advantageous. · Good knowledge of bookkeeping, financial reporting and accounting procedures. · Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills. · Good written and verbal communication skills in English. · Mandarin language skills would be advantageous due to the company’s growing portfolio of Chinese-speaking corporate clients. · Experience working with international or cross-border clients would be advantageous. Work location: Oxford, United Kingdom

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